Ping!
I’ve said it before: whilst appreciating Sarko’s attempts even before he became President of France, his attempts were not of any real consequence. Although, Sarko’s stance was vis a vis Chirac, and, he became the leader of France, given “Political times of” Chirac.
Even when Sarko tried to quench “Muslim” riots during Chirac’s presidency in France a few years ago - Sarko was Not really successful in quenching the Muslim riots. How many times do we have to say it isn’t, necessarily, about defense?
Did French colonial quest come about during Chirac? I think Not. It is at least a couple of centuries old; the French allowed these North African and Muslim middle eastern characters become part of “Colonial France”.
My suggestions, for the West to be proactive, are: Do not allow dual citizenship, particularly, regarding those from Muslim countries (children included, born in the West, naturalized, their parents, or otherwise). They would, then, have to make a Clear decision; either they want a Western citizenship (which should not allow them to enter a muslim country with their “other” passport, OR, keep their original Muslim country citizenship through heritage or birth, which should, legally, mean same mentioned people are Not Western citizens.)