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France Indo-Pacific
![New Zealand and France: A Shared Ambition for the Indo-Pacific New Zealand and France: A Shared Ambition for the Indo-Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-06-08-171737.jpg)
June 09, 2023
New Zealand and France: A Shared Ambition for the Indo-Pacific
By Marc Abensour
France “intends to pursue a cooperative and inclusive approach that respects the sovereignty of all, without following a logic of blocs.”
![The EU’s Maritime Ambitions in the Indo-Pacific The EU’s Maritime Ambitions in the Indo-Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-03-14-132433.jpg)
March 14, 2023
The EU’s Maritime Ambitions in the Indo-Pacific
By Eva Pejsova
What does the EU's new Maritime Security Strategy have to say about the Indo-Pacific?
![AUKUS and Submarines: The Fallout for France AUKUS and Submarines: The Fallout for France](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-09-17-16.jpg)
September 18, 2021
AUKUS and Submarines: The Fallout for France
By Valerie Niquet and Marianne Peron-Doise
The less-than-strategic decision will discourage one of Europe’s most forward-leaning actors in the Indo-Pacific.
![French Joint Commander for Asia-Pacific Outlines Paris’ Indo-Pacific Defense Plans French Joint Commander for Asia-Pacific Outlines Paris’ Indo-Pacific Defense Plans](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-04-13.jpg)
April 13, 2021
French Joint Commander for Asia-Pacific Outlines Paris’ Indo-Pacific Defense Plans
By Abhijnan Rej
“In a strategic context focused on the growing competition between the U.S. and China, France could be a credible alternative for many countries in Southeast Asia,” says Rear Admiral Jean-Mathieu Rey.
![France-led Multination Naval Exercise Commences in Eastern Indian Ocean France-led Multination Naval Exercise Commences in Eastern Indian Ocean](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-04-05-5.jpg)
April 05, 2021
France-led Multination Naval Exercise Commences in Eastern Indian Ocean
By Abhijnan Rej
The exercise will also see all four Quad nations participating amid further deepening of bilateral defense ties within the grouping.
![First Destroyer Visit Puts France-Vietnam Security Ties in the Headlines First Destroyer Visit Puts France-Vietnam Security Ties in the Headlines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-france-destroyer-vietnam.jpg)
June 05, 2019
First Destroyer Visit Puts France-Vietnam Security Ties in the Headlines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of a recent interaction between the two sides.
![Defense Dialogue Puts France-Singapore Security Ties Into Focus Defense Dialogue Puts France-Singapore Security Ties Into Focus](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-singapore-france.jpg)
February 05, 2019
Defense Dialogue Puts France-Singapore Security Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent iteration of the dialogue spotlighted the ways both sides are attempting to advance security collaboration.
![Philippines-France Defense Ties in Focus With New Patrol Boats Philippines-France Defense Ties in Focus With New Patrol Boats](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-05-16_14-17-46.jpg)
December 08, 2018
Philippines-France Defense Ties in Focus With New Patrol Boats
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The delivery of the vessels highlighted ongoing security cooperation between the two sides.
![What’s Behind France’s First Vietnam Air Force Mission? What’s Behind France’s First Vietnam Air Force Mission?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-france-mission-pegase.jpg)
August 29, 2018
What’s Behind France’s First Vietnam Air Force Mission?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a significant development in the bilateral defense relationship and the wider region.
![Singapore-France Defense Cooperation in Focus with Air Force Base Detachment Anniversary Singapore-France Defense Cooperation in Focus with Air Force Base Detachment Anniversary](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-singapore-france.jpg)
July 16, 2018
Singapore-France Defense Cooperation in Focus with Air Force Base Detachment Anniversary
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent summit meeting highlighted the defense component of ties between the two countries.
![What’s Next for Singapore-France Relations in 2018? What’s Next for Singapore-France Relations in 2018?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-singapore-france.jpg)
July 03, 2018
What’s Next for Singapore-France Relations in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An upcoming visit provides both sides with an opportunity to further advance cooperation amid broader regional and global trends.
![The Missing Piece in Macron's Asia Vision: Japan The Missing Piece in Macron's Asia Vision: Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18122337949655.jpg)
May 18, 2018
The Missing Piece in Macron's Asia Vision: Japan
By Valérie Niquet
France’s conflicting visions of strategic balances in the Indo-Pacific.
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