U.S. and France seek greater influence in Pacific in face of China’s rise
In response to China’s growing presence, the United States and France are ramping up efforts to assert their influence in the South Pacific region. French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. Secretaries of State Antony Blinken and Defense Lloyd Austin made recent visits to the region, underscoring its strategic importance. Blinken, who, along with Austin, concluded […]