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This paper examines three possible implications the death of Osama bin Laden could have for the war on terror, from the perspective of countries surrounding Afghanistan. A first scenario sees America abandoning the global war on terror (GWoT) in Afghanistan and moving its attention to new fronts which will not suit the countries surrounding Afghanistan where terrorism remains a problem. The second trajectory sees a deeper entrenchment of US presence in the region through a strategic agreement between America and Afghanistan. The third possible scenario is a political settlement through reconciliation with the Taliban and their integration into the Afghan political process.