Business
Army's Gen. Campbell Picked To Lead Afghanistan War
President Obama nominated Army Vice Chief Gen. John Campbell to take over in Kabul for the final stage of America’s 13-year Afghan war. By Ben Watson
Threats
Karzai Says the War in Afghanistan Was a 'Conspiracy'
In an exit interview, Afghan President Hamid Karzai says his goals for peace in Afghanistan 'were different from those of the Americans or NATO.' By Mujib Mashal
Policy
Will Sgt. Bergdahl Stay in the Army?
Amid questions of whether or not Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl left his post in 2009, the Army makes plans for him to stay. By Molly O’Toole
Threats
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Is Back in the U.S.
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl faces a long recovery and many questions as he finally returns to the United States after being held by the Taliban for 5 years. By Molly O’Toole
Science & Tech
How the Pentagon Can Track the Taliban 5
The Taliban 5 may disappear back into the fight, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t findable. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
Here's a Helpful Guide to the Taliban
At a House Armed Services Committee hearing Wednesday on the release of Sgt. Bergdahl, there was some confusion over who exactly is the Taliban. Here's everything you need to know. By Bernard Gwertzman
Ideas
Bergdahl and the Impossible Choices Hostages Face
A former Taliban captive explains how to stop the spread of an increasingly successful militant tactic. By David Rohde
Ideas
It's the Afghan War, Not Bergdahl, That America Has Forgotten
It took the murky circumstances regarding a POW's return to remind us we are a nation at war. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Threats
Dunford Expects Nearly 14,000 Troops in Post-War Afghanistan
Gen. Joseph Dunford says NATO nations will contribute 4,000 troops to join President Obama's post-war mission in Afghanistan. By Kevin Baron
Threats
Taliban Tells Bergdahl ‘Don’t Come Back to Afghanistan’
The Taliban released a dramatic video Wednesday showing Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl being handed over to U.S. special forces. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Dempsey: Bergdahl Is 'Innocent Until Proven Guilty'
With some howling for Bergdahl’s head, Joint Chiefs Chairman Dempsey issues a statement to calm the mob. By Kevin Baron
Policy
Why No One Is Calling Sgt. Bergdahl a Hero
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl spent 5 years being held captive by the Taliban. Now he’s heading home and it’s clear he won’t be getting a hero’s welcome. By Stephanie Gaskell
Ideas
Bringing NATO Into the 21st Century
NATO has to acknowledge that the world has changed since 1949 and it's time to act differently. By Marc Jacobson
Ideas
Why There Are So Few POWs From Today's Wars
Americans are taken captive at a much lower rate than in past conflicts. By Uri Friedman
Threats
In Afghanistan, Hagel Defends Bergdahl Mission
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the desertion question ‘will be dealt with later,’ but officials are indicating the American POW has had enough punishment. By Kevin Baron
Threats
American POW Bergdahl Freed in Prisoner Exchange
U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been freed from captivity in Afghanistan in a prisoner exchange with the Taliban. By Kevin Baron
Ideas
Conditions on the Ground, Not Deadlines, Should Dictate Afghan Withdrawal
President Obama may want to end the war in Afghanistan, but ignoring the conditions on the ground while he’s packing up is a mistake. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Policy
This Is How Wars End in the 21st Century
The new normal is a lot like the old normal. By Major Garrett
Threats
Obama Wants All U.S. Troops Out of Afghanistan by 2017
President Obama wants to keep 9,800 troops in Afghanistan next year, then shrink to a ‘normal embassy presence’ by 2017. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats