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Tag Archives: Sarkozy
Sarkozy The Georgian Hero?
Not sure how true this is, but here’s what the London Times says about how close Putin came to over throwing the Georgian government. With Russian tanks only 30 miles from Tbilisi on August 12, Mr Sarkozy told Mr Putin … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, Foreign affairs
Tagged ceasefire, France, Georgia, Putin, Russia, Russo-Georgian War, Saakashvili, Sarkozy
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A Test for French Will in Afghanistan
In the wake of a horrific magazine spread depicting Taliban fighters showing off war trophies looted from the bodies of French soldiers, President Sarkozy has been predictably and commendably resolute. France isn’t going to run away for a change. Unfortunately … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs
Tagged Afghanistan, Eric de Lavarene, France, French, magazine, NATO, Sarkozy, Taliban
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Ayaan to France?
Ayaan Hirsi Ali has applied for French citizenship after strong words of support from Henri Levy and others in the French intelligentsia and government. Ayaan is desperate to find a host country that will supply 24 hour protection, as she … Continue reading
Posted in Around the Web
Tagged Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Fadela Amara, France, Henri Levy, Sarkozy
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McCain as Sarkozy?
Grover Norquist suggests that public disatisfaction with the Republican party is driven solely by hostility to President Bush. McCain’s differences with the Bush administration and its supporters thus strengthen his appeal with the county. As Grover puts it: “This is … Continue reading
Posted in Around the Web
Tagged American, Bush, Chirac, Grover Norquist, Iraq, McCain, Republican, Sarko, Sarkozy, Segolene Royal, socialist
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