article_snippet.sent: And the timing -- with America withdrawing, the Taliban fractured, young men disillusioned and angry -- could not be worse.
article_snippet.sent: One U.S. military officer said the militants currently have limited capability but are trying to recruit disillusioned Taliban in several areas around the country's east and south.
article_snippet.sent: You have disaffected Taliban who are losing politically and some of the younger, newer fighters are moving to that camp.
article_snippet.sent: But it is fatigue with the Taliban that appears to have provided fertile ground for the Taliban rise.
article_snippet.sent: There have been armed clashes between newly-converted ISIS (members) and Taliban fighters ... who should be in control of certain places.
highlights_snippet.sent: U.S. official: ISIS militants have "no military capability" at present, but are trying to recruit disillusioned Taliban in several areas .
  