The Taliban mounted their fiercest attack on Nato forces since 2002, killing 10 French soldiers and wounding Americans and and Afghan soldiers. "In response to the attack," according to The New York Times, "the French president announced that he would fly to Kabul on Tuesday."
Whether Mr. Sarkozy intends to take on the Taliban himself or not is not clear. It does signify the increasing resolve of Nato countries. It was partly the lack of commitment that allowed the Taliban to slowly regain strength.
But loud proclamations, if not met with action (and success) will backfire, and the pressure may be on Sarkozy and other leaders of nations in Afghanistan to leave.
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