Latest "endless war" stories

Biden: ‘No amount of military force would ever deliver a stable and secure Afghanistan’

The U.S. president blamed the collapse on Afghanistan on a lack of will from politicians and security forces there.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Afghan security forces still need US help to stand on their own, watchdog warns

All U.S. troops are scheduled to leave the country by May under the terms of a deal brokered by the Trump administration last year.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Trump says US will sign Afghanistan peace deal with Taliban, first step in bringing troops ‘home’

U.S. and Taliban officials will finalize the agreement on Saturday, potentially bringing a close to the nearly 19-year-old conflict.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

This week in Congress: Overseas conflict zones get new attention amid the impeachment trial

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 27, 2020.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Amid Iran tensions, Democratic hopefuls joust over military plans

The seventh Democratic debate featured arguably the most national security debate of the campaign cycle thus far.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Trump promises continued US presence in Afghanistan amid withdrawal talks

The president said he wants to bring most U.S. troops home, but still maintain some presence in the war-torn country.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago