By — Dan Sagalyn Dan Sagalyn Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/the-inside-story-of-americas-longest-war Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The inside story of America’s longest war World Mar 8, 2018 5:37 PM EDT Many books have covered the war in South Asia, but Steve Coll’s “Directorate S: The CIA and America’s Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan, 2001–2016” reveals new information about military mistakes, missed diplomatic opportunities, failed negotiations with the Taliban and Pakistan’s support for the Taliban. Nick Schrifin talks to Steve Coll about his new book. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Dan Sagalyn Dan Sagalyn As the deputy senior producer for foreign affairs and defense at the PBS NewsHour, Dan plays a key role in helping oversee and produce the program’s foreign affairs and defense stories. His pieces have broken new ground on an array of military issues, exposing debates simmering outside the public eye. @DanSagalyn
Many books have covered the war in South Asia, but Steve Coll’s “Directorate S: The CIA and America’s Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan, 2001–2016” reveals new information about military mistakes, missed diplomatic opportunities, failed negotiations with the Taliban and Pakistan’s support for the Taliban. Nick Schrifin talks to Steve Coll about his new book. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now