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France’s Hollande Kicks off ASEAN Tour With Singapore Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran

March 28, 2017

President’s trip to the city-state will be followed by stops in Malaysia and Indonesia.

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September 13, 2016

India-France Fighter Jet Deal May Be Inked This Week

After a 16 month delay, a contract for the purchase of 36 French fighter jets could be signed within a week.

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India-France Fighter Jet Deal May Be Inked This Week

July 08, 2016

India-France Fighter Jet Deal Faces Further Delays

France purportedly is insisting that India sign the final contract before the two sides conclude a 50 percent offset deal.

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India-France Fighter Jet Deal Faces Further Delays

June 02, 2016

Indian and French Defense Ministers to Meet in Singapore to Discuss Rafale Deal

The pending Rafale deal has been delayed for months. Will the defense ministers be able to break the deadlock?

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Indian and French Defense Ministers to Meet in Singapore to Discuss Rafale Deal

April 18, 2016

India to Pay $9 Billion for 36 French Fighter Jets

The signing of a contract is imminent, according to Indian government sources.

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India to Pay $9 Billion for 36 French Fighter Jets

January 26, 2016

French Aircraft Maker Expects $9 Billion Rafale Deal to Be Signed Within a Month

Dassault Aviation says that it is quickly “moving towards a Rafale contract with India.”

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French Aircraft Maker Expects $9 Billion Rafale Deal to Be Signed Within a Month

January 25, 2016

India to Consider French Fighter Jets for Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier

France's Dassault Aviation will brief Indian Navy officials on the naval version of the Rafale aircraft this week.

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India to Consider French Fighter Jets for Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier

January 25, 2016

What's on François Hollande's Agenda in India?

In India, the French president will look to push on with defense, economic, and security cooperation.

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What's on François Hollande's Agenda in India?

November 20, 2015

Paris, the EU, and China’s Foreign Policy

Why China must stand with the EU at this moment of reckoning.

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Paris, the EU, and China’s Foreign Policy

November 06, 2015

China’s Climate Change Efforts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Between Hollande's visit to China and new coal statistics, what should we make of China's climate change efforts?

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China’s Climate Change Efforts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

October 28, 2015

China's Big Week for European Diplomacy

China will host the leaders of Germany and France less than two weeks after Xi's visit to the U.K.

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China's Big Week for European Diplomacy

April 21, 2015

Interview: India’s Rafale Deal

The recent Rafale deal and its significance for India's relations with France.

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Interview: India’s Rafale Deal

July 08, 2014

The Changing Role of First Ladies

France and Japan are two countries where a traditional role has evolved rapidly of late.

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The Changing Role of First Ladies

March 29, 2014

China Seeks European Connections

Xi visits the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Belgium to help build up China's relationship with Europe.

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China Seeks European Connections

February 18, 2013

France and India Deepen Ties

Visits to New Delhi by Francois Hollande and David Cameron highlight India’s growing importance for Europe.

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France and India Deepen Ties

October 10, 2012

French Polynesia Battles for Independence

If President Oscar Manutahi Temaru gets his way, French Polynesia could one day become an independent nation – but at what cost?

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French Polynesia Battles for Independence

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