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Why France still Rejects No-First Use
by Gen. Bernard Norlain and Marc Finaud * The official nuclear doctrine of France is meant to be clear and simple: nuclear deterrence is designed to protect France’s “vital interests”. Its latest formulation was presented by President Emmanuel Macron in February 2020 as follows: “Should