Terrorism has become the systematic weapon of a war that knows no borders or seldom has a face.

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Terrorism is now a common tool used in a war that can happen anywhere in the world, even in places you might not expect. This war doesn't have a single, clear enemy that you can easily identify. Instead, it's a complex and complicated conflict that can happen suddenly and without warning.

About Jacques Chirac

Jacques Chirac was a prominent French politician who served as the President of France from 1995 to 2007. He previously held the positions of Prime Minister and Mayor of Paris. Chirac’s political career was marked by his stand against the Iraq War, recognition of France’s role in the deportation of Jews, and changes to the presidential term length.

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