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Jean-Yves Le Drian
![France, Japan Look to Increase Indo-Pacific Maritime Cooperation France, Japan Look to Increase Indo-Pacific Maritime Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-dwplvvvxgaahcxh.jpg)
France, Japan Look to Increase Indo-Pacific Maritime Cooperation
By Ankit Panda
France and Japan are looking to hold bilateral military exercises in the Indo-Pacific.
![Will France Keep Its Interest in the Asia-Pacific? Will France Keep Its Interest in the Asia-Pacific?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-35085909845_5a370d5cdf_k.jpg)
Will France Keep Its Interest in the Asia-Pacific?
By Valerie Niquet
Signals from the new Macron administration hint that France may turn back to its traditional focus on Europe and Africa.
![It's Official: India and France Sign $8.7 Billion Deal for 36 Rafale Fighters It's Official: India and France Sign $8.7 Billion Deal for 36 Rafale Fighters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-06_08-55-20.jpg)
It's Official: India and France Sign $8.7 Billion Deal for 36 Rafale Fighters
By Ankit Panda
It took a decade, but the Indian Air Force will have its Rafales. The first jet will likely arrive in 2019.
![France Leads Europe's Changing Approach to Asian Security Issues France Leads Europe's Changing Approach to Asian Security Issues](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-10_18-58-14.jpg)
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.
![French Defense Minister to Urge EU South China Sea Patrols French Defense Minister to Urge EU South China Sea Patrols](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-05_22-28-00.jpg)
French Defense Minister to Urge EU South China Sea Patrols
By Ankit Panda
Will the European Union become a more active player in the crowded waters of the South China Sea?
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