Precious relics of Afghanistan’s ancient past are returning home as the nation confronts deepening uncertainty about its future.
Is the War in Afghanistan Worth Fighting?
The Biden administration’s decision to withdraw will not end a ‘forever war.’ The war will continue, then the U.S. will be forced back in.
Pentagon Seeks Carrier Deployment as It Exits Afghanistan, in Sign It’s Readying for a Fight
Military officials said the request was headed to the desk of Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, who is expected to decide soon.
U.S. commanders seek approval for aircraft carrier near Afghanistan during withdrawal
Top U.S. military commanders are seeking Pentagon approval to deploy an aircraft carrier near landlocked Afghanistan to help protect troops during their withdrawal from the country in coming months, a …
Afghanistan’s Stability Depends on Food | Opinion
President Joe Biden’s plan to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan must be accompanied by a massive increase in food aid. If Afghanistan is to gain stability and peace, we have to help stop the …
What next for Afghanistan’s neighbours?
Among the enduring images of Asian history is one of the Afghan Taleban leader Mullah Omar fleeing on the back of a Honda motorcycle into the Kandahar mountains as coalition forces closed in on him in …
VOA Exclusive: Pakistan’s President Says His Country Does Not Want to Become Base of US Counterterror
Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi sat down with VOA’s Ayesha Tanzeem this week for an exclusive interview to discuss the impact on the region of the United States withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan, …
The mission in Afghanistan is far from accomplished
US President Joe Biden has justified his decision to unconditionally and fully withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by 11 September 2021 on grounds that the original objective of preventing that …
America withdraws from Afghanistan, and fails one more time
The list of America’s unfinished business is long, and bloody. And it is growing longer with the plan to abandon Afghanistan in its time of need.
US withdrawal from Afghanistan, and India’s limited options
The new administration was quick to announce that all 3500 US troops would pull out by September 11, the anniversary of the attack on the twin towers and Pentagon …