French Reactions towards the Establishment of AUKUS

In this study, we want to assess France's reaction to the establishment of AUKUS and its implications for French diplomacy around the Asia-Pacific area. Australia said in September 2021 that it would join the AUKUS armed union, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and is seen as a catalyst for a strategic realignment of global powers in the region. France felt forgotten in the formation of AUKUS. France has problems in maintaining its presence and defence interests around the Asia-Pacific area. The study is qualitative in nature. The study's analysis focused on geopolitical, geoeconomic, and geostrategic variables. This research applies Stephen Walt's Balance of Threat theory, which holds that a nation's security is formed not just by the need to preserve a balance of power, but also by perceived dangers, which are mitigated by international cooperation. This study uncovers a complex interaction of security and geopolitical dynamics around the Asia-Pacific area after the establishment of AUKUS. AUKUS has far-reaching consequences outside France, causing conflicts and changes that might have a significant influence on regional security and stability. According to the research, France has taken strategic steps to address changing security dynamics in the Asia-Pacific area.