Bowe Bergdahl

A man believed to be Bowe Bergdahl is pictured in a frame grab from a video released by the Taliban. The image was released by IntelCenter on Dec. 8, 2010.

From the Revolution to Bowe Bergdahl, desertion has a long history in the US

Justice

The US military has charged Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl with desertion for allegedly leaving his post in Afghanistan in 2009. It’s one of the only high-profile cases of the crime in recent decades, but it’s far from rare in the US military.

Alisa Weinstein

This American has been held in Pakistan for three years. His daughter wants him home

Conflict
Alisa Weinstein

This American has been held in Pakistan for three years. His daughter wants him home

Conflict
Carol Rosenberg

Nine things we’ve learned from Carol Rosenberg’s 13 years covering Guantanamo

Conflict & Justice
The World

This new film looks at the real, enduring toll war exacts on soldiers

Conflict & Justice
Bergdahl

Long before Bowe Bergdahl, beards were treated with suspicion — and as a health risk

Lifestyle & Belief

Bowe Berdahl’s dad has been viewed with suspicion and derision, in part because of the beard he grew in “solidarity” with his son in captivity. But beards have long raised eyebrows in polite society.Bowe Berdahl’s dad has been viewed with suspicion and derision, in part because of the beard he grew in “solidarity” with his son in captivity. But beards have long raised eyebrows in polite society.

An Afghan security soldier holds his rifle on his shoulder near the Independent Election Commission headquarters, which was atttacked by Taliban insurgents, in Kabul March 29, 2014.

Ever wonder what Afghans think of the US releasing five Taliban leaders for Bowe Bergdahl?

Global Politics

Afghans face the possible consequences of the US release of five Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. The move could strengthen the Taliban in their country, just as US forces are drawing down. Which has some Afghans wondering, “What was the US government thinking?!”Afghans face the possible consequences of the US release of five Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. The move could strengthen the Taliban in their country, just as US forces are drawing down. Which has some Afghans wondering, “What was the US government thinking?!”

Women attend an election campaign by Afghan presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai in Jozjan province on June 2, 2014. The second round of Afghanistan's presidential election will take place on June 14.

Why did the negotiations to free Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl take years?

Secret talks between the US and the Taliban started about three years ago and at first, the aim was to create an opportunity for a peace process to bring an end to the conflict in Afghanistan. When the talks went off track, they focused more narrowly on a straightforward prisoner swap. Secret talks between the US and the Taliban started about three years ago and at first, the aim was to create an opportunity for a peace process to bring an end to the conflict in Afghanistan. When the talks went off track, they focused more narrowly on a straightforward prisoner swap.

The World

The released POW Bowe Bergdahl might be investigated as a deserter

Conflict & Justice

Deserter or POW? That’s the debate now over Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. It’s possible he could be both.

The World

The released POW Bowe Bergdahl might be investigated as a deserter

Conflict & Justice

Deserter or POW? That’s the debate now over Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. It’s possible he could be both.