The controversy over the US-Taliban prisoners deal has once again focused attention on the threat posed by the Taliban in Afghanistan post US and NATO troops withdrawal at the end of the year. Given the security and political realities in South Asia, what are the strategic implications for the region and beyond? Topics to be discussed by a panel of experts will include assessments related to crime, terrorism, insurgency, cyber security and WMD as well as governmental and intergovernmental efforts to reduce future risks.