Information on "Defense" and "France"
February 2013
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22 Feb 2013
Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations
Author: Jonathan Medalia, Paul Belkin, Shirley A Kan, Jim Zanotti, Paul K Kerr, Derek E Mix, Mary Beth Nikitin
Publisher: US Government
This report describes the organizations controlling research and development (R&D) on nuclear weapons in nine nations (China, France, India, Pakistan, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, North Korea and Israel), and presents a brief histor... More on «Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations»
January 2013
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25 Jan 2013
Balancing Austerity with Ambitions: The (Close) Future of French Defence Policy
Author: Pinar Elman, Marcin Terlikowski
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary’s context is the French intervention in Mali, which confirms both the traditional French ambition to play a global security role and its willingness to engage in crisis-torn regions where it has well-established interests. More on «Balancing Austerity with Ambitions: The (Close) Future of French Defence Policy» -
14 Jan 2013
Le Mali – et après ?
Author: Jean-Luc Marret
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
Cette note analyse le conflit au Mali entre le gouvernement, AQMI et les groupes touareg, qui a poussé la France à une intervention militaire. More on «Le Mali – et après ?» -
Jan 2013
French Defence Policy in a Time of Uncertainties
Author: Yves Boyer
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
France, along with much of Europe, has suffered from economic stagnation and debt putting pressure on defense spending and discouraging an extroverted defense policy. More on «French Defence Policy in a Time of Uncertainties»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
France and the Future of the European Union
Author: Olga Chichowlas, Yann-Sven Rittelmeyer, Krysztof Soloch, Szymon Stellmaszyk
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This report discusses France’s positions and policies towards the European Union under President Hollande and its relationship with Poland. More on «France and the Future of the European Union»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
François Hollande’s Presidency: A New Era in French Foreign Policy?
Author: Jean-Pierre Darnis
Publisher: Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI)
This paper assesses whether François Hollande’s presidency truly represents a turning point in France’s trajectory by gauging its impact on French foreign policy. More on «François Hollande’s Presidency: A New Era in French Foreign Policy?» -
Jun 2012
Entente Nucleaire: Options for UK-French Nuclear Cooperation
Author: Bruno Tertrais
Publisher: British American Security Information Council (BASIC)
This paper draws lessons from past attempts at nuclear cooperation between London and Paris, evaluates present arrangements, and gauges the prospects for increased cooperation. More on «Entente Nucleaire: Options for UK-French Nuclear Cooperation»
April 2012
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Apr 2012
Strategic Perspectives No. 10
Author: Leo G Michel
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This paper outlines that France sees new challenges in the evolving international security environment that will oblige them to accept greater cooperation with others. More on «Strategic Perspectives No. 10» -
Apr 2012
NATO's Deterrence and Defense Posture
Publisher: British American Security Information Council (BASIC) / Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy (IFSH) / Institut de Relations Internationales et Stratégiques (IRIS) / Arms Control Association (ACA)
In France, deterrence and nuclear weapons are not a hot topic; and yet, this is a major strategic challenge. More on «NATO's Deterrence and Defense Posture»
January 2012
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Jan 2012
French Relations with Sub-Saharan Africa Under President Sarkozy
Author: Richard Moncrieff
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
The paper examines French relations with Sub-Saharan Africa under President Sarkozy. More on «French Relations with Sub-Saharan Africa Under President Sarkozy»
