Northern Afghanistan once kept out the Taliban. Why has it fallen so quickly this time?
Political and ethnic tensions have fueled new discord — and the Taliban has capitalized on these grievances
There’s grim news on climate change. Will it lead to mass migration and conflict?
[caption id="attachment_78792" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Afghan boy pumps water in
A (fighting) season to remember in Afghanistan
With little fanfare, and even less Western media coverage, another
Lessons from Afghanistan: Warlord politics aren't always bad for democracy
[caption id="attachment_10053" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Former Nangarhar governer Gul Agha
Lessons from Afghanistan: Warlord politics aren’t always bad for democracy
[caption id="attachment_10053" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Former Nangarhar governer Gul Agha