U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

Warlords are a volatile group and with uncertainty looming in Afghanistan, these strongmen may look to protect their own interests first.

The Taliban warned journalists to stop giving “one-sided news in support of Afghanistan's intelligence" service or "face the consequences."

As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan begins, some suspect Washington is looking for nearby basing options.

Since the U.S.-Taliban peace deal, Afghan casualties -- both military and civilian -- have soared. That bodes ill for the future.

Military officials in Russia and Central Asia agree to unite efforts as they prepare for a worsening of the situation in Afghanistan. 

Even if it wanted to, could the Taliban ever really cut ties with and oppose al-Qaida?

The Biden administration hoped to take a shortcut to peace in Afghanistan with one more big conference. It won’t work.

In a hearing called by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee this week, Khalilzad reiterated the rationale for the administration’s decision to exit Afghanistan.

Deciding to withdraw may prove disastrous, but the U.S. has policy options now that the decision has been made.

Russia, China, Iran, India, and, most of all, Pakistan have interests at stake as the U.S. aims to withdraw from Afghanistan.

With Biden’s announced timeline for full U.S. withdrawal, there’s a looming question of failed promises in Afghanistan.

"The partnership is changing, but the partnership itself is enduring,” Blinken said during his unannounced visit to Afghanistan.