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Afghanistan War

Following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, the United States and a broad global alliance invaded Afghanistan to oust the Taliban, fight terrorism and hunt down Osama bin Laden. Almost a decade later, fighting continues in the Hindu Kush and peace and stability remain elusive.

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Tall Task for the Taliban Afghanistan Teetering on the Brink of Economic Collapse

Rising prices, a fragile currency and a state that is running out of money: The Taliban are facing immense economic challenges in Afghanistan. And many of the country's top executives doubt they are up to the task. By Christoph Reuter in Kabul

Afghanistan Teetering on the Brink of Economic Collapse - Juan Carlos / DER SPIEGEL

The New Rulers of Afghanistan The Taliban’s Campaign to Rob Villagers of Their Land

In a remote mountain region, Taliban rule is having dramatic consequences: The most powerful ethnic group, the Pashtuns, are taking the homes and farms of their Shiite neighbors. It could be a harbinger of ethnic cleansing. By Christoph Reuter und Thore Schröder in Daykundi, Afghanistan

The Taliban’s Campaign to Rob Villagers of Their Land - Juan Carlos / DER SPIEGEL

My Enemy's Enemy... The U.S. Allies with the Taliban Against Terror

The U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 to defeat the Taliban. Now that President Joe Biden has withdrawn the troops, he is relying on the Taliban to hold Afghanistan together and prevent it from becoming a playground for terrorists. By René Pfister und Christoph Reuter

The U.S. Allies with the Taliban Against Terror - Wakil Kohsar / AFP

Afghan Vice President in Letter to DER SPIEGEL "A Deal for Surrender Won't Happen"

He fled the capital for the Panjshir Valley, where he declared himself president: Amrullah Saleh, formerly Afghanistan's vice president, hopes to lead the anti-Taliban resistance. He has written a letter to DER SPIEGEL to explain.

"A Deal for Surrender Won't Happen" - privat

The End of the German Airlift What Will Become of the Afghans Left Behind?

On Thursday, the German military suspended flights from Kabul. Thousands of people who worked for the Germans have been left behind. Berlin is hoping negotiations with the Taliban will give them a way out.

What Will Become of the Afghans Left Behind? - Wakil Kohsar / AFP

A Paradox for the Taliban Resistance in Afghanistan Appears to Be Growing

After almost two decades as a guerilla movement, the Taliban have completely underestimated what it means to run a state. It will be extremely difficult for them to keep Afghanistan under control. By Christoph Reuter

Resistance in Afghanistan Appears to Be Growing - Bashir Darwish / UPI Photo / imago images

German Foreign Minister on the Afghanistan Debacle "I Don't Know If It's Possible to Completely Make Up for Everything"

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has been under fire since the fall of Kabul. In a DER SPIEGEL interview, he speaks about the mistakes that have been made and the dangers of the rescue operation currently under way in Afghanistan. Interview Conducted by Melanie Amann und Christoph Schult

"I Don't Know If It's Possible to Completely Make Up for Everything" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

A Trillion Dollar Illusion The Entirely Predictable Failure of the West's Mission in Afghanistan

In early July, I met with a leading Taliban military commander. I asked when his fighters would arrive in Kabul. His answer: "They are already there." How the Afghanistan mission failed and what happens next. By Christoph Reuter

The Entirely Predictable Failure of the West's Mission in Afghanistan - Rahmat Gul / AP

"Takeover of Kabul Unlikely Before 9/11" A Chronicle of German Failures in Afghanistan

German diplomats only found out by chance that their American counterparts were evacuating from Kabul and they were blindsided by the Taliban's rapid advance in the capital. But internal documents show that Berlin ignored urgent warnings.

A Chronicle of German Failures in Afghanistan - Marc Tessensohn / Bundeswehr / dpa

Germany's Afghanistan Dilemma What To Do With Local Hires?

With the Taliban rapidly taking control in Afghanistan, Berlin doesn't have much time left to protect local hires from potential harm. Meanwhile, a potential new wave of refugees from the country threatens to become a dominant issue in the general election campaign.

What To Do With Local Hires? - Christian Werner / DER SPIEGEL

Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai "We Afghans Are Just Being Used Against Each Other"

Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, 63, on his empathy for the Taliban, his bitter disappointment with the former protective power, the United States, and why he considers the EU as his role model. He says the key to war and peace for his country, however, lies with Pakistan. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl in Kabul

"We Afghans Are Just Being Used Against Each Other" - Massoud Hossaini / AFP

Interview with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani "I Know I Am Only One Bullet Away from Death"

The Americans are pulling out and the Taliban are advancing on Kabul. Even Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is concerned about a possible civil war. In this DER SPIEGEL interview, he discusses how an escalation could still be avoided. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl in Kabul

"I Know I Am Only One Bullet Away from Death" - Andrew Quilty / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan "We Will Not Abandon Afghanistan"

Zalmay Khalilzad is the U.S. special representative for Afghanistan. DER SPIEGEL speaks with him about rising violence in the country, the danger of another civil war and what the U.S. is doing to prevent it. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl

"We Will Not Abandon Afghanistan" - HEDAYATULLAH AMID / EPA

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan "India Is a Fascist State, Inspired by the Nazis"

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, 68, speaks about his country's role in global politics, his admiration for the Chinese leadership and the similarities he shares with U.S. President Donald Trump. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl

"India Is a Fascist State, Inspired by the Nazis" - Saiyna Bashir / DER SPIEGEL

Living Room School in Afghanistan A School for Girls that Even the Taliban Have Accepted

More than a billion dollars have been spent on Afghanistan's education system, though the country has little to show for it. In a remote village, one man is doing his part to make sure local girls receive a fair education – by opening a school in his living room. By Emran Feroz und Abdul Rahman Lakanwal in Khost, Afghanistan

A School for Girls that Even the Taliban Have Accepted - Emran Feroz

Afghan President Ghani 'The Taliban Miscalculated Massively on All Fronts'

The Taliban ravaged Afghanistan during the war, torturing and killing countless people. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani explains in an interview why his government is still willing to negotiate with them. Von Matthias Gebauer

'The Taliban Miscalculated Massively on All Fronts' - Andrew Quilty / DER SPIEGEL

Bundeswehrmission FDP wird Afghanistan-Einsatz wohl doch zustimmen

Stets hatte die FDP die Bundeswehrmission in Afghanistan mitgetragen. Doch die Zweifel wachsen auch bei den Liberalen. Nun zeichnet sich ab: Die Mehrheit der Fraktion dürfte am Ende doch wieder zustimmen. Von Severin Weiland

FDP wird Afghanistan-Einsatz wohl doch zustimmen - DPA

Bundeswehr Jetzt zweifelt sogar die FDP am Afghanistan-Einsatz

Linke und AfD lehnen ihn ohnehin ab, die Grünen stimmten zuletzt mehrheitlich gegen den Einsatz der Bundeswehr in Afghanistan. Nun debattiert auch die FDP eine Kurskorrektur. Von Severin Weiland

Jetzt zweifelt sogar die FDP am Afghanistan-Einsatz - SABINE SIEBOLD/ REUTERS

Endless War A Visit with the Taliban in Afghanistan

More than 17 years after the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan, the country is still at war. The Afghan army is weak, a resurgent Taliban is mounting fresh attacks and new peace negotiations do not include Kabul. Peace remains a distant goal. Von Fritz Schaap und Sergio Ramazzotti

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai 'We Failed Miserably'

In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai discusses the failure of the U.S. intervention in Afghanistan, the future of the war and why he would be willing to work with the Trump administration. Von Susanne Koelbl

'We Failed Miserably' - Parwiz Parwiz/ REUTERS

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