In a significant diplomatic move, the Biden administration has successfully negotiated the release of two Americans detained in Afghanistan. The deal involved swapping the two men for a Taliban member who had been serving time in a U.S. prison on drug-related charges. Ryan Corbett, 42, and William Wallace McKenty, 69, were freed by the Taliban government in exchange for Khan Mohammed, who was released from a federal prison in the U.S. The Biden administration had quietly issued a conditional commutation for Mohammed before the swap was finalized. Corbett, who had lived in Afghanistan for years, was captured in 2021 while working on his microlending and consulting business. His case gained widespread attention after his wife, Anna, met with former President Donald Trump and spoke with President Biden earlier this month. McKenty’s situation, however, remained largely under wraps, as his family requested privacy. This prisoner exchange marks one of the final actions of the Biden administration, highlighting ongoing efforts to address complex international challenges. While the details of the negotiations remain scarce, the release of the two Americans brings relief to their families and underscores the delicate balance of diplomacy in high-stakes situations. ---