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A large group of evacuees are shown in the back of a large Air Force aircraft with green-colored lights lining the inside.

Kabul airlift accelerating but still hampered by chaos

Afghanistan

Over the 24 hours that ended early morning Monday, 28 US military flights evacuated more than 10,000 people from Kabul, according to a White House official.

US Gen. John R. Allen, left, commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, listens to US ambassador to Afghanistan, Ryan Crocker, before a change of command ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan

Former Amb to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker: ‘This is not a kinder and gentler Taliban’

Afghanistan
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addresses a news conference in Geneva

In diplomacy, sometimes a little pain can be a good thing

Global Politics

Karzai praises Afghan forces, blames NATO for weekend’s attacks in Kabul

The World

Former Top Diplomat Cautions Egypt Might Go the Way of Syria

Global Politics

Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker’s Personal Take on Serving the United States in Conflict Zones

Conflict & Justice

Former US Ambassador Ryan Crocker, the man who says he’s been called “a crisis junkie” shares some of his personal thoughts with anchor Marco Werman on why American diplomats need to serve in conflict zones.

Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker Says US Needs to Help Iraq Get ‘Under Control’ Before Addressing War in Syria

Conflict & Justice

The spike in violence is raising fears of an all-out sectarian war in Iraq, barely a year and a half after the last US troops left Iraq.

The World

Inching Toward Talks with the Taliban

Global Politics

The US Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker suspects the Taliban might be ready for serious negotiations.

Eyewitness of Kabul Embassy Attack

Global Politics

Lisa Mullins talks with an eyewitness of Tuesday’s attack on the American embassy in Kabul.

The World

US Ambassador in Kabul Reflects on 9/11

Global Politics

Veteran diplomat talks about how the events of 9/11 shaped his career.