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<title>RUSI in the News - May 2009</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A23C0D1B9C83/ </link>
<description>Citations of RUSI expert analysis and events in the global media: May 2009</description>
<date>2009-05-31 12:00:00</date>
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<title>RUSI in the News - March 2009</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N49DF0D6463546/ </link>
<description>Citations of RUSI expert analysis and events in the global media, March 2009.</description>
<date>2009-04-10 10:22:08</date>
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<title>NATO Reintegration: Causing a Stir in France's Domestic Debate</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A49C3859F24CB6/ </link>
<description>President Sarkozy's decision to reintegrate France fully back into NATO has caused much debate. While it may appear frivolous to foreign observers, it actually goes to the heart of French political identity.</description>
<date>2009-03-20 12:02:29</date>
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<title>France’s NATO Reintegration: Fresh Views with the Sarkozy Presidency?</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N49A6BFC8C049B/ </link>
<description>RUSI Occasional Paper examines the context and implications of French reintegration into NATO as suggested by President Sarkozy. </description>
<date>2009-02-26 16:18:45</date>
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<title>Franco-Czech EU Presidencies: A Smooth Transition?</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A494BA1E739E96/ </link>
<description>With the end of the French EU Presidency fast approaching, the European Union is getting itself ready to pass on the chairmanship of the Council of the European Union to the Czech Republic for another six-month rotation. Yet several tell-tale signs point towards the fact that the French are in no hurry to relinquish their grip on initiating EU policy or even ready to give up their spot in the euro-limelight.</description>
<date>2008-12-19 13:31:04</date>
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<title>British and French Navies Neck and Neck?</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A488747B695B0C/ </link>
<description>This paper studies the trends in the composition of the British and French navies since the end of the Cold War and analyses the implications of these trends on future capability and possible partnership.</description>
<date>2008-07-23 16:01:13</date>
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<title>Papering Over the Cracks? An Analysis of the New French Defence and National Security White Paper</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A48871F0AA0319/ </link>
<description>This article outlines the main areas of the most recent French Defence and National Security White Paper, and provides an analysis of the implications on France's foreign policy aspirations</description>
<date>2008-07-23 13:09:07</date>
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<title>Introducing France’s New Defence &amp; National Security Policy</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4889A4DCA88B4/ </link>
<description>France’s new Defence and National Security White Paper was presented at RUSI by Jean-Claude Mallet, Chairman of the French White Paper National Commission, on 02 July 2008.</description>
<date>2008-07-02 11:00:00</date>
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<title>The Upcoming French Presidency of the European Union</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A482C532998D41/ </link>
<description>The French Presidency of the EU has been a key item on the strategic calendar of European capitals over the last year. An underlying feeling of both anticipation and reserve can be felt across Europe.</description>
<date>2008-05-15 16:14:23</date>
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<title>Modernising France’s Security and Defence Apparatus: a French National Security Council?</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47B98CFB65C2A/ </link>
<description>This article explores the changes to France’s security and defence apparatus currently under discussion in the halls of power in Paris. It seems the changes will result in a further strengthening of the role of the president in the French political system.</description>
<date>2008-02-18 13:49:49</date>
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<title>France, EU and NATO: Fresh views with the Sarkozy Presidency?</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N473D97DE09A69/ </link>
<description>The European Security Programme held in February 2008 a seminar in Paris on France's developing security and foreign policy objectives.</description>
<date>2008-02-14 13:00:00</date>
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<title>EUFOR Chad/CAR: A Logistical Litmus Test</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:C478F2F9354608/ </link>
<description>France has announced its willingness to contribute an additional 500 troops and about ten helicopters to the EUFOR Chad/CAR mission. Regardless, logistical issues loom large on the horizon and will provide a critical test for European Security and Defence Policy.</description>
<date>2008-01-17 10:39:43</date>
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<title>Stepping Up to the Challenge: Will EUFOR Chad/CAR Deliver?</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A476271C72B571/ </link>
<description>The European Union's upcoming military operation in Africa is one of its largest,  most ambitious and, hence, most challenging to date. </description>
<date>2007-12-14 12:06:37</date>
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<title>French President Sarkozy visits Russia</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:C470E2BE88E100/ </link>
<description>Au revoir to old dreams of a 'Paris-Moscow axis'?</description>
<date>2007-10-11 15:01:41</date>
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<title>The Recent Opening of the French Defence Market and Anglo-French Defence Relationships</title>
<link>http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f76388a0b/ </link>
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<date>2004-06-18 12:23:41</date>
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<title>France and Missions de Paix</title>
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<date>2004-06-18 12:23:40</date>
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