Afghan Women's Escape and Resilience
As the Taliban seized Kabul in 2021, U.S. efforts scrambled and four young Afghan women desperately sought safe passage…
Taliban's Marriage Policy Sparks Global Concern for Young Girls
The Taliban's recent marriage policy changes in Afghanistan, which allow girls to marry at the onset of puberty, have i…
6'5" Veteran Recounts Encounter with 8-Foot Giant in Afghanistan
A 6'5" Canadian special forces veteran, Devon Larratt, recounts an extraordinary encounter with an 8-foot-tall figure i…
The Untapped Treasure: Afghanistan's Lithium and Copper Riches
Afghanistan boasts trillions of dollars in untapped mineral wealth, including vast lithium and copper reserves. These r…
Top 10 Countries Receiving U.S.
U.S. foreign aid in 2022 prioritized countries facing significant geopolitical and humanitarian challenges. With Ukrain…
Biggest Declines in Academic Freedom 2015-2025
Academic freedom has dramatically declined in 67% of countries worldwide in the last decade. Active areas of concern i…
Burger King's Surprising Role in U.S.
Burger King played a surprising role in U.S. military operations during the war in Afghanistan by providing familiar co…