Pretty much my view as well.It will be an interesting test. The EU is not in a position of strength right now and Macron and France are not that well liked within Europe, but then again neither is the UK and the US has greatly soured its own relations with just about everybody over the last few years.
I think it will all blow over soon as its mostly sour grapes from the French defence industry. Australia selected them because they were the best option at that time, but that changed. The US unexpectedly made far superior technology available and all that comes with that, and at the same time France was failing to meet its own commitments.
Can I ask Paul and/or JPR to give us an insight into how they see this AUKUS issue is playing out in general with people in France.
Is it being seen as a dent to French national pride and something requiring a strong response.
Or maybe more leading to an increased anti American sentiment, as well as anti UK.
Or is it nothing more than just a piece of news that is blowing over and fading from public consciousness.
Thanks.