UNION FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN

A couple of weeks ago I did a post regarding an UPCOMING, April, 2010, investment ForumdeParis at the Paris Stock Exchange.
I will link to that post, again, below.
But, I thought I would provide a few background links first to what has been labeled a NEW "Union for the Mediterranean."
And, of course, its inherent conflicts.
Much more French information is available on the internet, but, I stuck with English.
One of the reasons I mention it now, again, is the possibility being floated about establishment of a NEW INVESTMENT BANK dedicated to facilitating THE PURPOSE OF THIS UNION.
The significant names to remember in regard to the potential new bank are Henri Guaino, a member of Sarkozy's "team," and, Charles Milhaud.
I have a link for Charles Milhaud below.
You can search for Henri Guaino yourself.
So, I thought I would introduce the subject matter with an amusing twist from 2008 for those who prefer their information with Biblical, theological or astrological spin, I suppose.
Their basic, fundamental analysis is correct, minus the gratuitous theological deux ex machina:

http://www.ucg.org/commentary/mediterranean-union-roman-empire.htm

And, then, a few more sketchy, thumbnail details from some non-Biblical and unsanctimonious real politik sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_for_the_Mediterranean

And, a link regarding the decidedly non-Biblical Charles Milhaud:

http://www.eib.europa.eu/projects/regions/med/cooperation/conferences/2nd-femip-conference/speakers/charles-milhaud.htm

Lastly, my previous irreligious post:

http://karlmarxwasright2.blogspot.com/2010/03/morocco-maghreb-forumdeparis-and-iraq.html

And, my first, earlier entry for today...