Defense Transformation à la française and U.S. Interests

Authors

Leo G. Michel, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

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Description

France has embarked on a transformation of its national security strategy, structures, capabilities, and relationships with Allies and other international partners. At its core, this transformation reflects a growing French consensus that globalization—especially the emergence of new, less predictable threats and vulnerabilities—has profoundly altered defense requirements since the last comprehensive review in the mid-1990s. But President Nicolas Sarkozy, faced with a large budget deficit, is determined to meet those requirements without near-term increases in defense spending.

Document Type

Policy Brief

Region(s)

Europe, Western Europe, France

Topic(s)

Defense Policy, Transatlantic Security, National Security

Publication Date

9-2008

Publication

Strategic Forum

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, DC

Keywords

France defense transformation, French military reform, U.S.-France defense cooperation, European defense integration, Transatlantic security interests, Defense policy alignment, alliance interoperability

Recommended Citation

Michel, Leo G., "Defense Transformation à la française and U.S. Interests" (2008). Strategic Forums. 33.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/strategic-forums/33