SPECIAL DOCUMENT | Perspectives on the Indo-Pacific from France and Chile

Articles: "Repositioning South America on the French Map of the Indo-Pacific" (IFRI) / "Europe Facing the Indo-Pacific: Ambitions and Realities" (AthenaLab)

The imminent visit of ships from the navies of Italy and France to the coasts of Chile has become an excellent opportunity to reflect on the role of European navies in the Indo-Pacific theater. While many countries are interested in establishing a greater regular presence, it is clear that there is an undeniable leadership of the Marine Nationale in the area, as France is the major resident power and is continuously present. To address these topics, researcher Céline Pajon from the French Institute of International Relations authorized AthenaLab to republish her essay titled “Repositioning South America on the French Map of the Indo-Pacific” in Spanish, while the executive director of AthenaLab, Juan Pablo Toro, contributed a perspective on “Europe Facing the Indo-Pacific: Ambitions and Realities,” leveraging his knowledge of the main navies of that continent.