From what I have read about Sarkozy, I think he might be the AC.  Goggle him and look at his background.  Now he is wanting to have an active part in the Middle East mess to broker peace in Iraq.  And if he is successful there?  Then what?
 
http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2007/08/22/france_shifts_its_stance_on_iraq/