With no cohesive strategy, the war in Afghanistan squanders early successes and backfires, fueling disillusionment, corruption and a Taliban resurgence.

After two decades, the US aims to end its longest-ever war, but its withdrawal threatens to plunge Afghanistan back into repressive, bloody violence.

Sarah is thrilled to learn about her son’s burgeoning friendship with Jonathan and, grateful for a strong male influence in Fraser’s life, encourages them to spend more time together –…