‘Help Me, Obama’

by Matthew DeLuca May 7, 2012 1:15 PM EDT

In a shocking video released Sunday, a 70-year-old American who was kidnapped in Pakistan last year begs Obama to save him. MORE

Don’t Be Fooled on Afghanistan Plan

by P.J. Crowley May 4, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

The strategic partnership agreement makes sense from a policy standpoint, but the odds of success are no better than 50-50, says P.J. Crowley. MORE

9/11 Mastermind Finally on Trial

by Terry McDermott May 4, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was the Johnny Appleseed of terror. Terry McDermott on the architect of al Qaeda. MORE

Obama’s Smart Afghan Deal

by Bruce Riedel May 3, 2012 6:00 AM EDT

Partnering with Afghanistan, Obama ensures the U.S. of a strong ally and the crucial bases from which the U.S. can prosecute the war on terror. MORE

Obama Vows to ‘Finish the Job’

May 2, 2012 6:26 AM EDT

But bomb blasts in Kabul follow his trip. MORE

America’s Latest Friendly Fire

by P.J. Crowley Apr 19, 2012 6:10 PM EDT

In today’s digital wars against extremists, the military’s learning curve is steep. By P.J. Crowley. MORE

Afghans React to L.A. Times Photos

by Sami Yousafzai, Ron Moreau Apr 19, 2012 4:10 PM EDT

No riots yet over pictures of U.S. troops posing with suicide bombers’ remains—but some senior insurgents say this will only help the hardliners. MORE

Inside Pakistan’s Taliban Jailbreak

by Ron Moreau & Sami Yousafzai Apr 17, 2012 4:51 PM EDT

Even the militants say they’re surprised by how easy it was.... MORE

150 Afghan Schoolgirls Poisoned

Apr 17, 2012 9:36 AM EDT

Attacked for attending school, officials say. MORE

Karzai Faults NATO for Attacks

Apr 16, 2012 1:10 PM EDT

Launched by Taliban Sunday. MORE