Tag: France

Why France Is Getting No Sympathy for Its Lost Sub Deal (Elisabeth Braw, Defense One)

France is fuming over AUKUS—the new tripartite security arrangement that scuttled its contract to build submarines for Australia—but is receiving scarcely any expressions of sympathy...

Decisions on new British-French cruise missile are left hanging after submarine row (Andrew Chuter, Defense News)

Progress on the development of a new cruise missile for the British and French militaries could become a victim in the row over the...

France accuses Australia, US of ‘lying’ over submarine deal (Al Jazeera)

French President Emmanuel Macron (second left) and then Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (centre) standing on the deck of HMAS Waller, an Australian submarine....

US deal with Australia shows continuation of ‘American first’ course, says French ministry (TASS)

The US’ approach to the deal with Australia on submarines highlights that the new Washington’s administration still sticks to the principle ‘America first’, French...

France to work with India to promote ‘truly multilateral’ order (Al Jazeera)

France has pushed for several years for a European strategy for boosting economic, political and defence ties in the region stretching from India and...

US understands France’s decision to recall ambassador — White House (TASS)

The US government understands France’s decision to recall its ambassador from Washington for consultations, National Security Council (NSC) Spokesperson Emily Horne said in a...

On the Death of ISIS-GS Leader Adnan Abu Walid Al-Sahrawi (US Department of State)

NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON The United States welcomes the announcement from our partner and ally France that its troops killed Adnan Abu Walid Al-Sahrawi.  We commend France’s continued commitment to countering terrorism and protecting civilians in West...

France says leader of ISIL group in Sahel has been killed (Al Jazeera)

The French military has killed several high-ranking members of ISGS under its strategy of singling out its fighters since the start of its military...

I francesi uccidono al-Sahrawi, leader dello Stato Islamico nel Sahel (Redazione, Analisi Difesa)

Il capo del gruppo jihadista dello Stato islamico del Grande Sahara (EIGS l’acronimo in francese), Adnan Abou Walid al-Sahrawi è stato ucciso dalle forze francesi...

France/Germany/Europe. The state of Franco-German Relations and European Foreign Policy (SWP)

The Franco-German relationship is more important than ever in order to deal with international crises and to develop a common European foreign and security...

Eastern Mediterranean/France/Germany. Conflicts in the EastMed: From Germany’s and France’s Conflicting Strategies to a Dual Approach (Laura Lale Kabis-Kechrid, IFRI)

Over the past years, the Eastern Mediterranean has become centerstage of an increasingly internationalized and militarized conflict driven by different albeit interlinked issues and...

France/Germany. France, Germany launch joint tactical air squadron and training center (Vivienne Machi, Defense News)

Germand Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (R) speaks with pilots near a Lockheed C-130J transport plane during a visit to lay the foundation stone of...

France/Germany/Europe. The State of Franco-German Relations and European Foreign Policy (Paul Maurice, Ronja Kempin, IFRI)

The Franco-German relationship is more important than ever in order to deal with international crises and to develop a common European Foreign and Security...

France/Sahel. For France’s Sahel Mission, Echoes of Afghanistan (VoA)

Lisa Bryant The chaotic aftermath of Washington’s troop withdrawal from Afghanistan is being followed with a mix of trepidation and glee thousands of kilometers away...

France/Lebanon – Macron criticises ‘failing’ Lebanon politicians at fundraiser (Al Jazeera)

Al Jazeera writes: French president renews call for formation of government able to implement reforms in crisis-hit Lebanon during donor conference on anniversary of...

France/Europe/Green Solutions – Firms propose green solutions for France’s EU presidency bid (Euractiv)

Clara Bauer-Babef writes: A group of major French companies have sent a letter to Prime Minister Jean Castex  proposing solutions to best support Europe...