Tensions between Paris and Ankara: "A serious clash in the Mediterranean is not impossible"

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France has withdrawn from a NATO mission in the Mediterranean to protest against the attitude of Turkey. REUTERS / Ints Kalnins

By: Guillaume Naudin Follow

The escalation of tensions between France and Turkey reached a peak on June 10 when a Turkish ship threatened to attack a French frigate in the Mediterranean. For France, it is a statement of failure. NATO has not settled the dispute between Paris and Ankara, the Ministry of the Armies announced on Tuesday the "temporary" withdrawal of the resources made available to the operation "Sea Guardian" in the Mediterranean Sea. Analysis of the situation with General Dominique Trinquand, military expert and former head of the French military mission at the UN.

  • Turkey
  • France
  • Nato
  • Libya
  • Defense

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