NATO Ignores France
The 18 members of NATO's Defense Planning Committee have unanimously agreed to approve planning for the defense of Turkey in the event of a war with Iraq. Last week, France, Germany, and Belgium had protested such a move. The Germans and Belgians have changed their minds. The French are still in opposition. However, France is the only member of NATO that is not on the Defense Planning Committee. Given their history that is probably a wise idea.