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After the war of 2001 and the removal of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, the remnants of the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan continued their activities. With the re-emergence of the Taliban in various parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Afghanistan’s territories turned into a scene for confrontation between the Taliban and these governments, particularly the government in Kabul. The NATO forces are confronted with serious problems in their war on the Taliban. The United States now intends to negotiate with the more moderate faction of the Taliban. The author seeks to examine Taliban’s challenge as a terrorist group in building more tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan within the framework of U.S. strategic posture.