Afghanistan war

James K Galbraith. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Afghanistan was always about American politics

Since day one, America’s disastrous and costly two-decade misadventure in Afghanistan was driven by domestic electoral politics. Now that the Taliban has driven out the United States, the calculus...

Why nation building failed in Afghanistan
Analysis

Why nation building failed in Afghanistan

Taliban fighters stand outside the Interior Ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 16, 2021.REUTERS/Stringer
World+Biz

Biden’s ‘America’s Back’ vow torched as Taliban overrun Kabul

A Taliban fighter looks on as he stands at the city of Ghazni, Afghanistan August 14, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
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At a glance: What's happening in Afghanistan right now

Shahab Enam Khan. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

The theatre of Afghan exit

Carl Bildt. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Ending the Forever War in Afghanistan

A Supreme Court judge has been helping the Australian Defence Force investigate the conduct of special soldiers forces in Afghanistan during the 12-year conflict. Photo: Defence Force
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Australia to dismiss at least 10 soldiers over Afghan killings

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. Photo: unhcr.org
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World must not turn away from Afghanistan: UN

Members of Australia's special forces conduct an exercise during the Australian International Airshow in Melbourne March 2, 2011. REUTERS/Mick Tsikas
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Australia defence chief pledges changes after damning Afghanistan report

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo, Japan, November 17, 2020/ Reuters
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Australia's PM calls allegations of Australian atrocities in Afghanistan 'disturbing'

A Supreme Court judge has been helping the Australian Defence Force investigate the conduct of special soldiers forces in Afghanistan during the 12-year conflict. Photo: Defence Force
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Australian special forces suspected of killing 39 captured, unarmed people in Afghanistan

A Supreme Court judge has been helping the Australian Defence Force investigate the conduct of special soldiers forces in Afghanistan during the 12-year conflict. Photo: Defence Force
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Australia to prosecute troops for war crimes in Afghanistan