Afghanistan war

Gilbert Achcar on the impact of 9/11

"The Iraq War shattered the promise of a new world order"

The attacks of 11 September 2001 fundamentally altered US foreign policy and triggered a series of wars that have reshaped the Middle East. 25 years on, Gilbert Achcar reflects on the US response to 9/11 and its enduring impact on the region.
Wings of joy: Kabul's bird market

For some Afghans weighed down by decades of war and struggle, a little comfort and distraction can be found in the company of birds. At Ka Faroshi bird market in the heart of Kabul's old city, war seemed a long way off in January 2018. By Mohammad Ismail