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Bowe Bergdahl: just a deserter, or did he try to join Taliban?
Speed Read Pressure builds on Barack Obama as more rumours swirl about the motives of Bowe Bergdahl
By Jack Bremer Published
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How will Afghan forces cope without Nato support?
In Depth Analysts say the Taliban is growing in strength as Nato forces begin their withdrawal
By The Week Staff Published
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Why Afghanistan's elections are a critical test of peace
In Depth As international troops begin to leave Afghanistan and violence continues, the world is watching this crucial vote
By The Week Staff Published
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Pakistan peace talks with Taliban delayed amid doubt
Speed Read Analysts sceptical that an agreement can be made following violence that has claimed 45,000 lives
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Run up a white flag: We've surrendered to the Taliban
In Depth If we've decided to 'cut and run' by holding talks with Afghan insurgents, why not just cut and run now?
By Crispin Black Published
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Taliban's No.2 leader 'killed' by US drone strike in Pakistan
In Depth Days after Obama promises to curtail drone strikes, unmanned aircraft kill four militants
By The Week Staff Published
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Afghan interpreters can live in UK to avoid Taliban revenge
In Depth Government climbdown gives 600 interpreters right to move, but what message does it send?
By The Week Staff Published
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Boston: whoever did it knows how Taliban make their bombs
In Depth It doesn't necessarily mean the FBI are hunting a foreigner - signs still point to 'domestic terrorism'
By The Week Staff Published
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