Afghanistan

The U.S. empire’s undignified exit from Afghanistan—one year later

August 17, 2022 By John Wight

Afghanistan and its people were just a pawn in the imperial game. Now the game is over, and all that remains are the tears of the innocent.

Taliban’s religious fanaticism combines with U.S. sanctions to crush Afghanistan’s women and girls

July 12, 2022 By Umer Beigh

As Afghanistan undergoes a deep economic crisis with rising hunger and poverty, women in the country are facing the brunt.

Three musts worldwide: Oppose war, dismantle weapons, and prevent nuclear annihilation

March 25, 2022 By Victor Grossman

Regarding the Ukraine-Russia war, we want negotiations and agreements, not threats, armaments, soldiers, and refugees.

Once Zelensky falls, U.S. plans to turn Ukraine into Afghanistan

March 10, 2022 By C.J. Atkins

The last time the U.S. pursued this strategy, with the mujahideen, the result was the Taliban and 9/11.

Poverty and possibility: Terror could sabotage Taliban economic relations with China

November 10, 2021 By Vijay Prashad

Afghanistan could become a key stop along China’s Belt and Road Initiative, but its Taliban rulers will have to control their terrorism problem first. That’s why its future might be determined in places like the Wakhan...