ASSESSMENTS
France: Nuclear Deterrent and NATO Membership
Mar 21, 2008 | 19:19 GMT
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Summary
French President Nicolas Sarkozy affirmed his country's commitment to a nuclear deterrent March 21. Sarkozy's statement occurred before he heads to London the week of March 23 to discuss a French bid for full membership and participation in NATO. While neither step will alter Europe's military balance significantly, the second move will alter the political balance at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
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