La France vue d'Australie, une vieille histoire en mutation (France through Australian eyes: an old history undergoing change)

Abstract

This article traces evolving perceptions in Australia of France and the French Pacific from the 19th century to the present day. In particular, it looks at the considerable changes that have taken place since the 1980s to the present: nuclear testing, self-determination in France's Pacific territories (particularly New Caledonia), memory of war, joint military operations, new strategic partnership, culture.