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Considered the new centre of the world, the Indo-Pacific concentrates a large share of international military and diplomatic efforts. Paris is no exception, and 2023 was a year rich in news on the subject. In January, a Senate report criticised a strategy that was vague, hard to read and lacking in concrete projects. After a year of effort, the executive is reportedly preparing to revise its plan. This new version should gain in precision to take account of the specific features of each country and of the French overseas departments and territories (DROM-COM). The “third way” championed by Paris, which seeks to bring together those who refuse to choose between the United States and China, is commendable but difficult to sustain. To convince, Paris will not be able to avoid clarifying its positions.
In 2023, France marked its presence in the Indo-Pacific with a series of strategic diplomatic visits, reflecting a significant renewal of its geopolitical approach. These trips, led by President Emmanuel Macron and ministers, symbolise...
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