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Zero Option
![The Taliban’s Unity of Purpose The Taliban’s Unity of Purpose](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-03-14_11-23-15.jpg)
The Taliban’s Unity of Purpose
By Asim Yousafzai
A lack of harmony between Pakistan and Afghanistan supports the militants’ unity of purpose.
![How Ukraine Spillover Could Complicate the US Withdrawal From Afghanistan How Ukraine Spillover Could Complicate the US Withdrawal From Afghanistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-11_23-31-54.jpg)
How Ukraine Spillover Could Complicate the US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Putin has an ace up his sleeve: shutting down the Northern Distribution Network.
!['Zero Option' Closer To Reality In Afghanistan? 'Zero Option' Closer To Reality In Afghanistan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-11_23-31-54.jpg)
'Zero Option' Closer To Reality In Afghanistan?
By Ankit Panda
The White House has asked the Pentagon to plan for a complete pullout from Afghanistan.
![Why Russia is Worried About the “Zero Option” in Afghanistan Why Russia is Worried About the “Zero Option” in Afghanistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sizes/thumbnail/1010_5242ac48209c9.jpg)
Why Russia is Worried About the “Zero Option” in Afghanistan
As the withdrawal approaches, Moscow’s own experience tells it to fear the potential for regional chaos.
![Yes, The US Can Live With Taliban Rule Yes, The US Can Live With Taliban Rule](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/1136_5242b53032b5f.jpg)
Yes, The US Can Live With Taliban Rule
While hardly ideal, NATO could secure its basic interests in Afghanistan with the Taliban in Kabul.
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