With an unstable Pakistan already possessing nuclear weapons, and Iran aggresively seeking nuclear weapons, the other Gulf States obviously feel the need for their own nuclear bombs. The first step is to build a nuclear power plant so they can obtain the fissile plutonium contained in the spent fuel.

Peter Grynch, Chicago, IL, USA

nucular power,refineries. when will we get on the ball.we are so far behind. we would be self sufficient,and need no one.look at the money we can save.we have plenty of oil.

michael, new port richie, united states florida

Looks like the Russians and the French are going to give all of the Middle East ready access to nuclear bomb making materials by building nuclear power plants all over the place. That's really nice isn't it. Why? Just so they can make a buck or two?

When these rogue states run by religious fanatics and kooks attack each other along with Israel and there are mushroom clouds popping up all over the Arab states we can only hope the fallout will blow over both Russia and France for being so incredibly irresponsible.

mike o'brien, seattle, usa

Sarko doesn't really care about iran or the gulf regional stability today ,but france economical problems and he's right.
today in france we are struggling under taxes set by 30 years of socialism... sarko is just putting a little bit of capitalism in our society, a bit of americanism.

eric, paris, france

This is great... the more nuclear power in the region the less likely they will be to attack anyone... as they will be obliterated as well. Besides... nuclear power is the cleanest and most efficient. Just keep the Russians away from designing and maintaining them and I think we will be fine. (Google Search on Chernobyl) Maybe the United States should re-start up the program of building nuclear reactors.... and don't forget... maybe a new refinery!! Lord knows the Tree-Huggers are opposed to anything that is forward thinking. Lib's need to get a clue... Nuclear is the key!! Also, to stop our country from relying on foreign oil... how allowing the oil industry to tap into the 85% of known oil fields in our country that the Enviro-wackos are preventing us from getting to!! Let's use our brains people!! Oh yea... lets do ethanol... it burns dirtier than gasoline! DOH!!! Good for France and good for Sarkozy... he has a hot new wife... and is making the right moves for his country!!

Miles K, Murrieta, CA

How delightful. The oil producing countries of the Middle East build nuclear power plants to free up more oil for export. Meanwhile, liberals in the US block the building of nuclear power plants in the US leaving us dependent on Middle East oil. The result: High gas prices here and Nuclear capability in the turbulent Middle East. Brilliant. Thanks Lefties!

Bea, Los Angeles, USA

What king of deal Sarko made with Bush to get all these deals in this region otherwise restricted to US interest?

john darbauj, monterey park, USA