The Southern and Antarctic Lands in France’s Indo-Pacific Strategy - RSIS
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The Southern and Antarctic Lands in France’s Indo-Pacific Strategy - RSIS
The article argues that the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF) have become a strategic cornerstone of France’s Indo-Pacific policy under President Macron. Key points:
- Strategic role in France’s broader geopolitical aims: TAAF are embedded in France’s Indo-Pacific strategy and its ambition to project sovereignty and influence beyond mainland Europe, including in polar and southern ocean contexts.
- Polar diplomacy and soft power: Hosting the One Planet – Polar Summi
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