Afghanistan
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Was the US occupation of Afghanistan an inevitable failure?
In Depth Bush vowed the US would rebuild the war-torn country. But 20 years and $2trn later, the ‘nation-building folly’ has ended in ‘catastrophe’
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Will the fall of Afghanistan create a refugee backlash in the West?
Today's Big Question UK government forced to ‘overhaul system’ as resettlement plans begin to draw criticism
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Joe Biden failed a ‘no-fail mission’ in Afghanistan, official claims
feature President seeks to cast evacuation as ‘extraordinary success’ as blame mounts over chaotic airlift
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Oklahoma congressman who reportedly attempted to enter Afghanistan says he's 'heading home'
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Joint Chiefs chair says 'it's possible' the U.S. could help the Taliban fight ISIS-K
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By Tim O'Donnell Published
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U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan 'is not good news for China,' international relations scholar says
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By Tim O'Donnell Published
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Does humiliation in Afghanistan mark the end of the ‘American century’?
In Depth Joe Biden describes withdrawal as an end to efforts to ‘remake other countries’
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The right's boilerplate indignation on Afghanistan
Talking Point
By Damon Linker Published
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An Oklahoma congressman kept trying to enter Afghanistan, and now it's unclear where he is
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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White House: Americans staying in Afghanistan will get help if they change their minds
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Back in 2001, Biden warned against leaving Afghanistan 'in chaos'
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By Tim O'Donnell Published
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Biden 'ferociously' responds to critics during Afghanistan 'rebuttal' speech
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By Tim O'Donnell Published
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Biden to Ghani in final phone call in July: 'You clearly have the best military'
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By Tim O'Donnell Published
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The Taliban reportedly struck a deal with U.S. to escort Americans to Kabul's airport. A U.S. defense official said 'it worked beautifully.'
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By Tim O'Donnell Published
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