Everything Changes but Nothing Changes: Can France Overcome its Own Nuclear Doctrine?
In a recent interview broadcast live on French television, President Emmanuel Macron declared: Ever since there has been a nuclear doctrine since Charles de Gaulle, there has been a European dimension of [France’s] vital interests. I have remained ambiguous on what those vital interests are, just like all my predecessors. Yet, in today’s context, I wish to engage with all partners that are interested, and see if we can go further. Though under some conditions, France will not pay for others’ security, it will not subtract from any security meant for France, and only the French President would decide of The post Everything Changes but Nothing Changes: Can France Overcome its Own Nuclear Doctrine? appeared first on War on the Rocks.
In a recent interview broadcast live on French television, President Emmanuel Macron declared: Ever since there has been a nuclear doctrine since Charles de Gaulle, there has been a European dimension of [France’s] vital interests. I have remained ambiguous on what those vital interests are, just like all my predecessors. Yet, in today’s context, I wish to engage with all partners that are interested, and see if we can go further. Though under some conditions, France will not pay for others’ security, it will not subtract from any security meant for France, and only the French President would decide of
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