1、DCP-2018-U-017085-Final Approved for Public Release Copyright 2018 CNA Corp All Rights Reserved CNA Roundtable Proceedings:Frances Strategic Interests in the Indian Ocean Rapporteur:Mary Ellen Connell January 18,2018 On January 18,2018,CNA convened a roundtable to discuss Frances strategic interests
2、 in the Indian Ocean.Nilanthi Samaranayake,Director of CNAs Indian Ocean and South Asia Security Program,framed the discussion by noting the expanding role of extraregional actors operating in the Indian Ocean,including Japan,China,and France.The United States,Japan,India,and Australia have revamped
3、 their“Quad”discussions over the past year.However,Ms.Samaranayake noted,France has a range of territorial,economic,and security interests in the Indian Ocean,and the roundtable offered an opportunity to examine those interests and potential opportunities to deepen U.S.-French cooperation in the reg
4、ion.Admiral James Foggo,Commander,U.S.Naval Forces Europe and Commander,U.S.Naval Forces Africa,was not able to participate personally in the roundtable but he sent remarks highlighting the strategic alliance between the U.S.and French navies and urging that the existing robust“esprit de corps”be ha
