France
The move from French conventional subs to U.S.-UK boats will be fraught with problems even after President Macron’s anger has abated
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August 16, 2021
Friendly Fleets Mass Off India’s Coasts
Europe is building ever-closer ties with India to counter Chinese ambitions, but Modi’s authoritarian behavior could yet damage a promising strategic alliance.
June 30, 2021
French Voters Defy Categorization in Age of Uncertainty
The lesson from these results should not be the triumphant return of the establishment parties
June 14, 2021
West Off the Rocks
Disaster is averted — now what?
April 8, 2021
The Future Combat Air System and the EU’s Strategic Autonomy Malaise
Once hailed by French President Emmanuel Macron as a “deep revolution” in European defense cooperation, the Future Combat Air System now appears to be in trouble.
March 27, 2020
France’s Post-Brexit Shenanigans
Without Britain, the EU’s political center of gravity will shift further toward Berlin and Paris.
January 31, 2020
Macron’s Visit to Warsaw
How a Franco-Polish Reset Can Strengthen European and Transatlantic Relationships
November 12, 2019
The World According to Macron
Is Global France Compatible With the Atlantic World?
July 20, 2018
Defending Europe
France spends more on defense than Russia. Admittedly, the numbers are a bit misleading. The Kremlin probably under-reports its spending. And its $55.3 billion stretches further than France’s $56.3 billion.