Posts Tagged ‘France’
Shifting Alliances: The Geopolitical Dynamics of Niger’s Departure from ECOWAS and the West’s Influence
The Americans did not support the French in their plans to invade Niger, recognizing the potential pitfalls of such an action. It was clear that the involvement of Italy and Germany was tentative at best. Following threats from Victoria Nuland, the French quickly abandoned their mission. Even France’s intentions to maintain their embassy and military…
Read MoreThe Actual Battle of Ukraine – Odessa
The crown jewel in Ukraine is Odessa. It’s the logistical hub and Ukraine’s economic lifeline. Without it, Ukraine will be a rump state with no global trade future. In terms of the battle for Odessa, we will have to talk about Nikolaev on one side, and Transnistria on the other. Moldova is the last state…
Read MoreFrance Surrenders Control Over Niger
In a surprising turn of events, France has officially conceded its influence over Niger as political tensions between the two nations intensify. The conflict, which has been brewing for some time, reached a critical point when Niger made a significant move by closing its airspace to French airlines and military aircraft. This move has been…
Read MoreNiger Junta’s fight for economic justice and independence is pushing France to its limits
Recently, Niger made a seismic shift in its uranium pricing strategy, sending shockwaves across the international community. The decision to escalate uranium prices from a mere €0.80 per kilogram to €200 per kilogram has ramifications that extend well beyond economics. Economic Transformation Amidst Political Upheaval: Uranium Price Surge Niger’s bold move to significantly increase uranium…
Read MoreIndonesia signs 8.1 billion USD deal to buy 42 Rafale fighter jets from France
Indonesia had just confirmed and signed the 8.1 billion US dollar contract to buy 42, Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation SA. This is another big coup for Dassault after United Arab Emirates confirmed their purchase of 80 Rafales last December, following other earlier deals with Greece, Croatia and Egypt. The order comes with…
Read MoreMilipol Asia-Pacific 2022 to be held on 18 – 20 May 2022 in Singapore
The region flagship security show that is officially supported by the Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs and France’s Ministry of Interior will be back this year at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre (Marina Bay Sands) in Singapore from 18 – 20th May 2022. The Asia-Pacific’s largest 3 day exhibition and conference covers multiple aspects…
Read More[ Reuters ] Turkey to expel U.S. envoy and nine others, Erdogan says
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had told his foreign ministry to expel the ambassadors of the United States and nine other Western countries for demanding the release of philanthropist Osman Kavala. Seven of the ambassadors represent Turkey’s NATO allies and the expulsions, if carried out, would open the deepest rift with…
Read More[ NYT ] Furious Over Sub Deal, France Recalls Ambassadors to U.S. and Australia
Calling American and Australian behavior “unacceptable between allies and partners,” France announced on Friday that it was recalling its ambassadors to both countries in protest over President Biden’s decision to provide nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. It was the first time in the history of the long alliance between France and the United States, dating back…
Read MoreAUKUS trilateral security partnership is now a thing
Australia, United Kingdom and the United States announces on 15 September 2021 at the White House, that the 3 countries will now form a new trilateral security partnership called AUKUS. The partnership will allow scientists, industries and defense forces from the 3 countries to work together. The cooperation will include cyber technologies, artificial intelligence, quantum…
Read More[ Reuters ] Erdogan says Turkey can work with France on Syria, Libya
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday that their two countries could work together to tackle conflicts in Syria and Libya. Erdogan was speaking at a news conference after a NATO summit in Brussels where he met the French president and other leaders. The two countries have disagreed…
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