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Violence in New Caledonia: Trouble in France's 'treasure island' exposes colonial fault-line – Firstpost

Overseas France is a remnant of the French empire, which in its heydays ranked next only to the British in extent and influence

In restive New Caledonia, Macron sees Pacific power and influence

In 2018, a year after becoming France's president, Emmanuel Macron flew to the remote French-ruled Pacific island of New Caledonia to outline his latest foreign policy plan. With China's regional ambitions growing, a new Indo-Pacific strategy was needed to prevent it from becoming hegemonic, he said. New Caledonia would be a key French anchor of that plan.

Macron's Indo-Pacific Challenge: Navigating New Caledonia's Unrest

In 2018, President Macron visited New Caledonia to outline a new Indo-Pacific strategy against China's ambitions. Six years later, his plans are tested by unrest over voting reforms. Macron's firm response emphasizes his commitment to maintaining a French foothold in the geopolitically critical region.

In Restive New Caledonia, Macron Sees Pacific Power and Influence