Publication

This paper outlines that France sees new challenges in the evolving international security environment that will oblige them to accept greater cooperation with others. It points out that, although some French strategists remain uncomfortable with the notion of closer defense ties with the United States, others ask whether there might be a greater danger ahead: Specifically, if Europe’s strength dissipates as America "rebalances" toward the Asia-Pacific region, where does France turn to find capable and willing partners to protect its security interests?