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2008-05-18 Europe

France to close military bases in Africa

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Posted by Fred 2008-05-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Sacre Bleu! This actually sounds as if he French know what they're doing, and have thought about it as well!

Posted by Harcourt Jush7795 2008-05-18 12:14|| 2008-05-18 12:14|| Front Page Top

#2 National defense must adopt a new function consisting of "gathering intelligence and anticipating" in line with the new policy that will lead to the reorganization of various departments...The policy also calls for the acquisition of new observation satellites while at the same time assuring that the existing nuclear deterrence will be maintained

Somebody's been talking with Stansfield Turner...

Posted by Pappy 2008-05-18 14:01|| 2008-05-18 14:01|| Front Page Top

#3 WAFF.com > BRITAIN has finally decided to proceed wid the future CVF, while issue is still being debated by France and other Euros despite project committals???

Posted by JosephMendiola 2008-05-18 18:07|| 2008-05-18 18:07|| Front Page Top

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