France Indo-Pacific

The less-than-strategic decision will discourage one of Europe’s most forward-leaning actors in the Indo-Pacific.

“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.

The exercise will also see all four Quad nations participating amid further deepening of bilateral defense ties within the grouping.

A closer look at the broader significance of a recent interaction between the two sides.

The recent iteration of the dialogue spotlighted the ways both sides are attempting to advance security collaboration.

The delivery of the vessels highlighted ongoing security cooperation between the two sides.

A closer look at a significant development in the bilateral defense relationship and the wider region.

A recent summit meeting highlighted the defense component of ties between the two countries.

An upcoming visit provides both sides with an opportunity to further advance cooperation amid broader regional and global trends.

France’s conflicting visions of strategic balances in the Indo-Pacific.

The goodwill visit has once again reinforced the Southeast Asia component of France’s role in the Indo-Pacific.