U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told

Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with a culture of impunity.

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U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan

The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Ignoring Warnings, a Growing Band of Tourists Venture to Afghanistan

With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away.

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Takeaways From a Times Correspondent’s Return to Afghanistan

Here’s what he found.

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Takeaways From a Times Correspondent’s Return to Afghanistan

Here’s what he found.

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In Syria, U.S. Hopes to Avoid Replay of Afghanistan

American officials are wary as they try to persuade the rebels now in control in Syria to govern with an inclusive and moderate hand.

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Biden and Aides Courted Allies Who Undermined U.S. Goals

The Biden administration has been caught by surprise when partners like South Korea and Israel have acted against U.S. interests and principles.

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How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban

Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.

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What I Learned From a Reclusive Taliban Commander

Mullah Osman Jawhari led one of the deadliest assaults on American forces in Afghanistan, a battle that came to symbolize the war itself.

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How America Turned Allies into Enemies in Afghanistan

The United States killed its own allies, sabotaging itself in a part of Afghanistan where it never needed to be.

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