There is an interesting op-ed from Nicholas Sarkozy, president of France, in today's Washington Post. The article describes the effectiveness of France's and Europe's measured tone to restore a semblance of peace in the Russian-Georgian situation, and restoring some cooperation with Russia which will be necessary to move forward sensibly with that country. He contrasts that with the strident, inflammatory rhetoric from U.S. officials.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/17/AR200808...