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Focuses on the Arab policy which was established by France's President Jacques Chirac, with reference to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Objectives of the policy which was established by President Chirac; In-depth look at France's role in the Arab-Israeli peace process; How Chirac's policy may be affected if the United States maintains its dominance in the Middle East.

Reports the statement by French President Jacques Chirac that France had no intention of staying in Cote d'Ivoire unless it was wanted there. Chirac's visit to the 23rd Bima French military base in Dakar; Decision of Paris to unblock the pensions of former African combatants; Policing of a buffer zone with the northern half of Cote d'Ivoire.

Reports on the relations of Cote d'Ivoire with France. French president Jacques Chirac's accusation to president Laurent Gbagbo of xenophobia and fascism; Gbagbo's claim that France supported the rebels to overthrow the legitimate government and had acted in a high-handed and unilateral way by destroying the Ivorian military air fleet; France's counterattack which raises concerns about the European power's real motives.

Reports on the foreign relations between France and China. French President Jacques Chirac's visit to China in October 2004; Industrial contracts secured by Chirac for France; Strengthening of France's relations with China.