Raoul,

It may have ecaped your notice but, French is not frequently spoken outside of Europe due to the general lack of French influence on the world.

As for "Chirac's experience with the war in Algeria shows that even with the best intentions in the world, an occupation is impossible when the feelings of the occupied population are hostile towars the occupant."

It indicates historical perspectives on American occupations of Germany and Japan are going right over your head. What Chirac's experience should tell him is that France should stay out of world affairs due to its proven incompetance and let those that have shown they can get the job done do it.

see ya