Dangerous liaisons: On the love-hate affair between the US and France

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05/14/2009

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Table of Contents Dangerous liaisons: On the love-hate affair between the US and France Table of Contents

 
  1. American tourists in Paris
  2. France and the United States: Historical allies, historical rivals?
  3. Iraq: A major showdown in the Franco-American relationship
  4. Controversy on defense: NATO and the ESDP
  5. An integrated trading relationship
  6. The US, France and the EU
  7. Nicolas Sarkozy: A new era of cooperation
  8. Bibliography

Abstract

A quick look at the sheer number of French books written on the United States, whether it is on 9/11, Iraq, the environment, George W.Bush or any other foreign policy issue, shows how important is the United States for france. The opposite may not be so true. france is considered like one of America's oldest ally, although it is probably the less docile. While both countries have historically always been allies and shared the same values, a streak of competition and dispute often emerges between the two nations.

france is generally considered to be a medium-sized country but some particularities make it special with regard to the American foreign policy: Its influence in the European Union, the fact that france is a nuclear power and last but not least france's permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

The French-American alliance dates back to the birth of the United States and their deep historical and cultural connection cannot be denied. However, two major issues in foreign affairs had recently weakened the relationship: france's opposition to the American invasion of Iraq and its consecutive waves of resentment and the development of an independent European Security and Defense Policy.

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