And it isn't just that war critics have been saying this since about March 2003.
This article repeats the charge:
While America's attention remains focused on Iraq, violence is escalating in Afghanistan, worrying senior U.S. defense officials and commanders who're struggling to find some 7,000 more American and European troops to combat resurgent Taliban and al Qaida forces.
And what is happening?
There are indications that Islamic militants may have adopted a new strategy of avoiding U.S and NATO forces and staging attacks in provinces that haven't seen major unrest and on easy targets such as aid organizations and poorly trained Afghan police.
Hmm. Yes, attacks are up by the enemy so far this year. But after two spring offensives that left thousands of Taliban dead, the enemy this year has decided to avoid our troops and focus on civilian targets.
Maybe it's just me, but I see this as reacting to getting their asses kicked and not a sign of resurgence.
