France in the Pacific

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.

Pro-independence groups boycotted the vote, COVID-19 further limited participation in the third referendum on the question of independence from France.

The decision by Micronesian countries to leave the PIF will have major strategic implications.

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

Even as the two celebrate cultural ties, political and economic tensions remain in the foreground.

Can traditional regional powers find a place for a new, “odd” friend?

On November 4, New Caledonia said “yes” to France, but the island needs to take a long-term view of its regional engagement.

An interview with Alexandre Dayant on New Caledonia's independence referendum and the future of France in the Pacific.

Forging closer security ties with France seems to be Australia's best regional hedge against U.S. political instability.

The outcome of the French presidential election has ramifications for Paris' Pacific territories.

Though perhaps overlooked, France has long been an Asian power and intends to remain so in the 21st century.