The beginning of the drawdown of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan will entail opportunities for the Taliban on the battlefield as forces fall back to a more limited and more secure presence. (With STRATFOR maps)
The death of Osama bin Laden helps smooth the way for the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan. This brings new strategic challenges for China and Pakistan, which will become more dependent on each other as a result. (With STRATFOR map)
