U.S. Launches Strike on ISIS-K as Bombing’s Death Toll Soars

The Pentagon said its drone strike appeared to have killed a planner for the terror group, which claimed responsibility for the blast at Kabul’s airport that left more than 170 dead.

Opinion | Engaging the Afghanistan We Leave Behind

Instead of rooting for the Taliban’s government to fail, America should nudge them toward inclusivity and moderation.

Did the War in Afghanistan Have to Happen?

In 2001, when the Taliban were weak and ready to surrender, the U.S. passed on a deal. Nearly 20 years later, the Taliban hold all the cards.

Chaos Persists at Kabul Airport as Taliban Discuss New Government

The militants have engaged the former officials Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah, as well as Moscow, to seek help in building an “inclusive” government while cementing their rule.

Opinion | Why Biden’s Lack of Strategic Patience Led to Disaster

The American disaster in Afghanistan that Biden’s impatience brought about is not a disaster just for us. It's a huge boost for the Taliban too.

Kabul’s Sudden Fall to Taliban Ends U.S. Era in Afghanistan

A takeover of the entire country was all but absolute as the Afghan government collapsed and the U.S. rushed through a frenzied evacuation.