France shows support to U.S. doctrine of preemptive nuclear strikes

[ECH1969]

France could launch preemptive nuclear strikes against foreign facilities producing weapons of mass destruction and terrorist training bases

France reserves the right to use "non-conventional" means including nuclear weapons against "leaders of states who would launch a terrorist attack against France," said Chirac.

According to Le Monde, Chirac specified that France's nuclear forces should be ready to "respond flexibly" to external threats. Until recently, France's nuclear doctrine had provided for large-scale use of nuclear weapons to guarantee the French armed forces a decisive advantage over the enemy.

Experts pointed out that France could launch preemptive nuclear strikes against foreign facilities producing weapons of mass destruction and terrorist training bases. Small-sized nuclear charges (the so-called "nuclear backpacks") were thought to help the French military accomplish that tough mission.

http://english.pravda.ru/world/20/91/365/16809_France.html

[HereSince1628]

1. Well, now that Pandora's box is opened, it's do unto others

before they have a chance to do it unto you.

What did I do to get born in such interesting times?

[Pavulon]

2. The French

Seem unhappy about falling under the strike circle of the Iranian missile capable of delivering a nuclear weapon.

[Moderator]

3. Not breaking news

Pravda is a little slow.
Reported Jan 17th
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=2050961