This apparently tautological statement

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The French, rightly or wrongly, will now see Uncle Sam’s long arm in all the events that led to the decision to terminate the contract.

Of course, “the Indo-Pacific space is a geographical reality for France”. , taken from the introduction of the French Indo-Pacific Strategy Document 2018, refers to the fact that 93% of France’s exclusive economic zone – the largest in the world – is located in the Indian or Pacific Ocean, while around 1.5 million French citizens and 8,000 military personnel reside there on French territories. Indeed, the curious term “Indo-Pacific” was perhaps coined to give weight to France’s claim to be more than a European power, and perhaps an African one. None of the French overseas territories, taken in isolation, represent much in terms of power politics, but taken together they at least seem to add to the potential to play a real role in the region.

Of course, Australia’s generally very good relationship with phone number library France hinges on much more than the submarine deal, and like everyone else in any balancing coalition against China, that will be in the best interest. personal – or not – that will really push France to participate. inside.

And the decision to cancel the deal may have been the right one, all things considered. You can’t spare everyone’s feelings all the time, the French will get over it, and Australia’s relationship with the United States is, after all, much more important than the relationship with France. I just hope it was worth it.

As for France’s relations with Britain and the United States, let’s say this affair won’t help. Brexit has strained relations between London and Paris, but the French, rightly or wrongly, will now see Uncle Sam’s long arm in all the events that led to the decision to cancel the contract. Macron and Joe Biden don’t like each other very much, unsurprisingly given the differences between them. And the unilateral decision to withdraw from Afghanistan remains in the throats of many Europeans.