[Northern Alliance]

France is a superpower wannabie. Perhaps they see the writing on the wall with regards to Iran, (which is WAR) and have decided to get out in front a bit, acting like a leader instead of simply whining about what someone else is or is not doing or making silly proposals that are seen as weak and ignored by everyone else, like with Saddam's Iraq.

[MillerCreek]

Perhaps it's the beginning of change...facing down a nuclear threat nearby, perhaps, has finally gotten France's attention.

At least I hope so, from the look of the conditions in France today and recently...they don't have a lot left to lose but I wish them the best in trying to confront the ugly neighbor/s to their south and east.