Leading on the cheap?: French security policy in austerity /

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Leading on the cheap?: French security policy in austerity / Bruno Tertrais. - 2013

Argues that France along with Britain (France's natural military partner) is "filling in the void left by a more restrained U.S. policy". Outlines recent international interventions by French forces and notes that these are consistent with France's long term practice. Also notes that despite budget constraints France is able and willing to undertake international operations even without US support.


FRANCE--DEFENCE POLICY
FRANCE--MILITARY INTERVENTION