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France and AUKUS: A Necessary Reconciliation
September 15, 2022

France and AUKUS: A Necessary Reconciliation

By Jérémy Bachelier and Céline Pajon
One year on, the announcement of the Australia-U.K.-U.S alliance has not been accompanied by any major changes to France’s Indo-Pacific defense strategy.

Europe in the Indo-Pacific: Germany and France Flex Their Muscles
August 19, 2022

Europe in the Indo-Pacific: Germany and France Flex Their Muscles

By Angshuman Choudhury
The broader context behind Germany and France’s participation in Australia’s “Pitch Black” air force exercise.
Can France’s Military Live Up to Its Ambitions in the Indo-Pacific?
June 22, 2022

Can France’s Military Live Up to Its Ambitions in the Indo-Pacific?

By Sophie Perrot
France has sovereignty, citizens, and broader interests at stake in the region, but its military presence remains small and outdated.

Strengthening the France-India Partnership
May 16, 2022

Strengthening the France-India Partnership

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India and France, amid intensifying geopolitical trends in the Indo-Pacific region, are likely to build an even closer partnership.

France in the Indo-Pacific: French, Indian Defense Ministers Meet for 3rd Annual Dialogue
December 23, 2021

France in the Indo-Pacific: French, Indian Defense Ministers Meet for 3rd Annual Dialogue

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
France has continued to remain one of India’s trusted strategic partners, with cooperation extending across many issues.

Impact of AUKUS on US-EU Relations
November 22, 2021

Impact of AUKUS on US-EU Relations

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Frédéric Grare.

India-France Naval Exercise: Growing Strategic Synergy
May 13, 2021

India-France Naval Exercise: Growing Strategic Synergy

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
France has emerged as one of India’s closest strategic partners and the relationship is likely to bloom further in the coming years. 
Japan, US, France hold 1st Joint Drills on Japanese Land
May 12, 2021

Japan, US, France hold 1st Joint Drills on Japanese Land

By Mari Yamaguchi
Japan is seeking to expand its military ties beyond its alliance with the United States to include "like-minded" countries such as France.

French Joint Commander for Asia-Pacific Outlines Paris’ Indo-Pacific Defense Plans
April 13, 2021

French Joint Commander for Asia-Pacific Outlines Paris’ Indo-Pacific Defense Plans

By Abhijnan Rej
“In a strategic context focused on the growing competition between the U.S. and China, France could be a credible alternative for many countries in Southeast Asia,” says Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey.

Is France Capable of Being an Indo-Pacific Power?
December 24, 2020

Is France Capable of Being an Indo-Pacific Power?

By Kim Beng Phar and Clementine Bizot 
France is rarely mentioned as an important actor in the Indo-Pacific, but its vast EEZ in the region underpins its interests.

Rise of the Minilaterals: Examining the India-France-Australia Trilateral
September 17, 2020

Rise of the Minilaterals: Examining the India-France-Australia Trilateral

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The India-France-Australia trilateral is only the latest of the many minilaterals that are taking shape in the Indo-Pacific region.
France’s Innovative Maritime Security Engagement in the Indo-Pacific
April 03, 2020

France’s Innovative Maritime Security Engagement in the Indo-Pacific

By Nicolas Regaud
With a wide range of activities and capabilities, France is making contributions to maritime security throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

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