Europe-Russia

France, Iran, Norway
Paris struggles to build naval coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, Tokyo, Riyadh... most of the countries approached by France to join a naval coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are turning down the offer.

Azerbaijan, France, Russia
Foreign powers using student associations to assert influence at France's elite INALCO school

The French institution dedicated to language learning and international relations is proactive in the fight against foreign interference but must constantly contend with foreign embassies' attempts to assert influence there.

Turkey
Ankara orders its flagship navy vessel to head homeward