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French Colonial Dreams Linger as Raison d’être in Syria

September 2, 2013 By NEWS WIRE Leave a Comment

Andrew McKillop | French media including political talk shows on prime time are providing the infill, harking back to France’s civilizing mission and “unfinished business” in the Middle East.

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