Foreign Policy Strategy of the Fifth Republic: a Timid Turn towards Greater Eurasia
https://doi.org/10.22394/2073-2929-2020-1-84-93
Abstract
The article clarifies the prerequisites and circumstances ofFrancemovement in the direction of selfidentification as a Western economy. Based on an analysis of the foreign policy’s views and practical efforts of theFifthRepublic’s Presidents, the authors note the country's transition from opposing the expansion of partnership withGreat Britainand military cooperation with theUnited Stateswithin the North Atlantic Treaty’s framework to overcoming deep disagreements with NATO to restore membership in its military organization. The “Westernization” ofFrance’s security and defense policies is also explained by its move from national autonomy to understanding the importance of ensuring the country's sovereignty through active participation in European integration. Describing the “proWestern“ course ofFranceat the present stage, the authors pay attention to President E. Macron's skepticism concerning Euro-Atlantic solidarity and the deterioration of the conditions for transatlantic cooperation with theUnited States. According to the authors’ opinion, the current foreign policy strategy ofFranceis distinguished by Eurocentrism, as well as its desire for a strategic partnership with theRussian Federation.
About the Authors
A. D. Zhukov
North-West Institute of Management — branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexey D. Zhukov, Student of the Chair of International Relations and Political Studies
Saint Petersburg
M. M. Shumilov
North-West Institute of Management — branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail M. Shumilov, Professor of the Department of international Relations
Saint Petersburg
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Zhukov A.D., Shumilov M.M. Foreign Policy Strategy of the Fifth Republic: a Timid Turn towards Greater Eurasia. EURASIAN INTEGRATION: economics, law, politics. 2020;(1):84-93. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22394/2073-2929-2020-1-84-93
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