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While NATO remains the foundation of collective defense in the North Atlantic, the European Union is developing its common defense policy. Internationally, strategic partnerships are multiplying with great fluidity.

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03 October 2022
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French delight as Emmanuel Macron will be first world leader to visit Biden in US

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22 September 2022
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France and AUKUS: A Necessary Reconciliation

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An Engine Replacement Could Kill Europe’s Huge F-35 Plans

03 May 2022
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If the decision to replace the engine for the F-35A is implemented, countries flying F-35s will find themselves forced into unforeseen and overly complicated supply chains.

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