Twenty-five years later, it is important to step back from today’s cynicism and remember the heroism and national unity in the hours and days after the attacks.
Category: Afghanistan
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How the Heroic Response to 9/11 Went Awry
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25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.
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Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.
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How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.
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Outdated American Policy Is Hurting the Afghan People
The New York Times – On the Runway:A new generation of Afghans wants to move on from the animosities of the past, but Western policies make that difficult.