French–Armenian strategic partnership: a turning point in South Caucasus security
In 2025, France and Armenia proceeded to enhance their already close relations with the announcement of the present strategic partnership agreement. The move shared by the French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot who during his visit in May attended the opening of the trade chamber in Yerevan marks a crucial improvement of the bilateral relationship. The […]
France’s military future: analyzing Macron’s appointment of General Fabien Mandon
French President Emmanuel Macron has made General Fabien Mandon, the new chief of staff of French armed forces on 5 July 2025. An ex-pilot of the Mirage fighter, a former air force and officer, Mandon is the successor to General Thierry Burkhard, under whom the French military passed through turbulent times of strategic upheavals, including […]
