2. Our Washington team looked at how President Trump developed his new strategy for Afghanistan, one that would require thousands more American troops but also place more conditions on the Afghan government.

Military and intelligence officials in Pakistan said the new U.S. strategy might worsen relations between the countries. And our bureau chief in Kabul examined how the enemy in Afghanistan, the Taliban, has evolved into a more tenacious foe.

Read what the other side thinks: We compiled the best writing from the right and left on Mr. Trump’s speech. Above, a view in Bamiyan Province.