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France in the Pacific
February 10, 2021
How the Pacific Islands Forum Fell Apart
By Cleo Paskal
The decision by Micronesian countries to leave the PIF will have major strategic implications.
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.
May 03, 2019
Are China-France Relations in Trouble?
By Eleanor Albert
Even as the two celebrate cultural ties, political and economic tensions remain in the foreground.
January 19, 2019
Europe: A New Player in the Indo-Pacific
By Eva Pejsova
Can traditional regional powers find a place for a new, “odd” friend?
November 09, 2018
New Caledonia: Moving Beyond the Independence Debate
By Sebastien Goulard
On November 4, New Caledonia said “yes” to France, but the island needs to take a long-term view of its regional engagement.
November 06, 2018
New Caledonia Votes to Stay With France, For Now
By Grant Wyeth
An interview with Alexandre Dayant on New Caledonia's independence referendum and the future of France in the Pacific.
October 16, 2017
France in the Pacific: Growing Strategic Ties With Australia
By Grant Wyeth
Forging closer security ties with France seems to be Australia's best regional hedge against U.S. political instability.
May 03, 2017
The French Election in the Pacific
By Grant Wyeth
The outcome of the French presidential election has ramifications for Paris' Pacific territories.
May 01, 2017
A French Pivot to Asia?
By Cleo Paskal
Though perhaps overlooked, France has long been an Asian power and intends to remain so in the 21st century.
September 27, 2016
France Unveils Its Defense Strategy in the South China Sea and Beyond
By Quoc-Thanh Nguyen
France unveils its Asia-Pacific policy in the last French Military Programming Law.
September 07, 2016
Vietnam: A 'Pivot to Asia' for France?
By Quoc-Thanh Nguyen
What to expect from Francois Hollande's state visit to Vietnam.
June 11, 2016
France Leads Europe's Changing Approach to Asian Security Issues
By Valérie Niquet
The French defense minister's speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue symbolized a new paradigm for the EU.
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