The long war: the inside story of America and Afghanistan since 9/11

Phase one: 2001-2006: The die is cast. Not building a nation ; The fog of aid

Phase two: 2006-2009: The Taliban return. The biggest warlord ; The heart of the beast ; Rack 'em and stack 'em

Phase three: 2009-2011: The surge. Coin ; Obama's war ; Owning the villages ; The bell curve and the anaconda ; The counterinsurgency dilemma

Phase four: 2011-2014: Drawdown. Pivot point ; Triple transition ; Talking to the Taliban

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Phase five: 2015-2021: Endgame. Afghanistan's war ; Enduring commitment ; Talking to the Taliban

II ; Election and after.