France as a Maritime Power: Interests, Strategies, and Engagements in the Indian Ocean

This book examines France's continued dominance in the Indian Ocean region following British withdrawal from East of Suez.The study analyzes France's political, economic, and strategic interests across 2.6 million km² of maritime territory, constituting twenty-four percent of its EEZ.The work covers France's bilateral relations, its role in the Indian Ocean Commission, its policies toward regional demilitarization while also including:Comprehensive analysis of France's sustained political, economic, and strategic presence in the Indian Ocean region following British withdrawalExamination of France's bilateral relations with Western Indian Ocean states including Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles, and ComorosAssessment of France's role in regional organizations, particularly the Indian Ocean Commission and multilateral frameworksAnalysis of France's maritime interests covering 2.6 million km² of Exclusive Economic Zone in the Indian OceanInvestigation of France's policy approaches toward