In December 2024, the world watched as the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened its doors, a symbol of resilience and renewal following years of painstaking restoration after the devastating 2019 fire. The ceremony, steeped in historical gravitas and attended by global dignitaries, underscored France’s ability to project cultural and diplomatic influence even amidst domestic … Leggi tutto France’s Strategic Renaissance in the Indo-Pacific: Navigating Sovereignty, Security and Trans-Atlantic Ties in a Contested Global Order