چکیده:
With the rise of Nicolas Sarkozy, French foreign policy underwent a clear shift and became more America-oriented. Sarkozy adopted a policy of alignment with the United States from the beginning of his term. Atlanticism is considered an important and unavoidable lever in Sarkozy's foreign policy, and he marked a turning point in post-de Gaulle foreign policy by distancing himself from traditional Gaullist policies. This new trend is also evident in France's transatlantic policies regarding Iran and clearly demonstrates the changes in French policy originating from its proximity to the United States. Sarkozy's new approach in foreign policy encompasses a balanced view of Europeanism and Atlanticism, where the European Union and NATO are considered strategic and operational complements to each other. Sarkozy sought to redefine France's role in international relations and tried to achieve greater influence and credibility on the international stage by leveraging Atlanticism and closeness to the United States. Alongside strengthening transatlantic interactions, Sarkozy, by announcing his country's return to NATO's military branch, sought to gain a larger share of NATO command and also deploy troops to Afghanistan.
خلاصه ماشینی:
In the upcoming article, the main axes of France's transatlantic policies during the Sarkozy era will be discussed, and topics such as: European defense and security identity, the development of the Atlanticist trend and the restoration of relations with America and Britain, the return to the military branch of NATO and closer ties with America, and relations with Iran, especially in the matter of nuclear energy, will be examined.
Since the end of the Cold War diminished France’s importance on the international stage and caused this country’s maneuvering field in the international arena to become more limited; after Sarkozy came to power, the Elysee emphasized that by rebuilding relations with America, it would upgrade France’s role as a political and military actor capable of influencing global affairs; therefore, it believed that France and America could while preserving their principles, enjoy a great deal of closeness and commonality in transatlantic relations.
Sarkozy, acknowledging the importance of America and the role of transatlantic relations in shaping the future of European security and defense convergence, adopted a new approach in his country’s transatlantic relations and, with a clear shift, pursued closer ties with NATO, a re-reading of relations with America, and alignment with this country’s foreign policy and international politics in French foreign policy ( : 2008, eLavalle .
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