18. David Cameron declared yesterday that a new chapter has been opened in Britain’s relationship with France after the signing of a wide-ranging defense agreement. Questions remained, however, about just how faithful the new partners will be to each other. A key part of the deal will involve the aircraft carrier of one country defending the national interests of the other. Nicolas Sarkozy, asked whether France’s Charles De Gaulle vessel would speed off to the Falklands in the event of a confrontation with Argentina, said: “We are not identical….. and I know that there is the Channel between our two countries.” He added: “If you, my British friends, have to face a major crisis, could you imagine France simply sitting there, its arms crossed, saying it’s none of our business?”. According to critics that, precisely, is the fear. Bernard Jenkin, a former Conservative defense spokesman, was doubtful that help would be forthcoming in a future tussle over the Falklands. “There is a long track-record of duplicity on the French part. When it comes to dealing with allies, we should never be under any illusion. The French act in what they see as their strategic interests,” he said. The Liberal Democrat peer Lord Ashdown said France’s long-term objectives were likely to alarm many Tories. “I am clear that Paris sees this as the first move to wider European defense co-operation, which I am strongly in favor of. Paris’s view and long-term aims on this will be inimical to many in the Conservative Party, including maybe our Defense secretary, Liam Fox,” he said. The article suggests that...

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18. David Cameron declared yesterday that a new chapter has been opened in Britain’s relationship with France after the signing of a wide-ranging defense agreement. Questions remained, however, about just how faithful the new partners will be to each other. A key part of the deal will involve the aircraft carrier of one country defending the national interests of the other. Nicolas Sarkozy, asked whether France’s Charles De Gaulle vessel would speed off to the Falklands in the event of a confrontation with Argentina, said: “We are not identical….. and I know that there is the Channel between our two countries.” He added: “If you, my British friends, have to face a major crisis, could you imagine France simply sitting there, its arms crossed, saying it’s none of our business?”.  According to critics that, precisely, is the fear. Bernard Jenkin, a former Conservative defense spokesman, was doubtful that help would be forthcoming in a future tussle over the Falklands. “There is a long track-record of duplicity on the French part. When it comes to dealing with allies, we should never be under any illusion. The French act in what they see as their strategic interests,” he said. The Liberal Democrat peer Lord Ashdown said France’s long-term objectives were likely to alarm many Tories. “I am clear that Paris sees this as the first move to wider European defense co-operation, which I am strongly in favor of. Paris’s view and long-term aims on this will be inimical to many in the Conservative Party, including maybe our Defense secretary, Liam Fox,” he said. The article suggests that...

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Britain is not confident that France will participate in all joint military operations.

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France is certain to act to defend British strategic interests.

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A confrontation with Argentina is inevitable.

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France is refusing to cooperate in joint military operations.

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