Opinion: New French role in world?
Sarkozy's exit could transform France's world role
Mark R. Jacobson,
Special to CNN
Updated 7:52 AM EDT,
Mon May 7, 2012
French President Nicolas Sarkozy played a world role that's unlikely to be followed by his successor, Francois Hollande.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Mark Jacobson: Election of Francois Hollande has global implications
He says new French president could accelerate withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan
Jacobson: France, which played leading role in Libya, could affect Syria and Iran policy
Hollande's success may rest on his ability to work with leaders of other nations, he says
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