Bowe Bergdahl
From the Revolution to Bowe Bergdahl, desertion has a long history in the US
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.
Long before Bowe Bergdahl, beards were treated with suspicion — and as a health risk
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.
Ever wonder what Afghans think of the US releasing five Taliban leaders for Bowe Bergdahl?
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?!”
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.