Title France in the South Pacific : power and politics / Denise Fisher

Published Acton, A.C.T. : ANU E Press, 2013

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Description 1 online resource Contents The French pacific presence to World War II -- France manages independence demands and nuclear testing 1945-1990s -- Regional diplomatic offensive 1980s-1990s -- New Caledonia: implementation of the Noumea Accord and political evolution from 1998 -- French Polynesia; autonomy or independence? -- France's engagement in the region from the 1990s: France, its collectivities, the European Union and the region -- French motivations in the Pacific -- Frances' future role in the region -- Appendix 1. Wording of Noumea Accord and 1999 Organic Law on Restricted Electorates -- Appendix 2. Principal statutory measures and proposals: New Caledonia and French Polynesia Preliminary pages; Acknowledgements ; List of maps, figures and tables; Glossary and acronyms; Maps; Introduction ; Part I -- France in the Pacific to the 1990s; 1. The French Pacific presence to World War II; 2. France manages independence demands and nuclear testing 1945-1990s; 3. Regional diplomatic offensive 1980s-1990s; Part II -- France in the Pacific: 1990s to present; 4. New Caledonia: Implementation of the Noumea Accord and political evolution from 1998; 5. French Polynesia: Autonomy or independence? 6. France's engagement in the region from the 1990s: France, its collectivities, the European UnionPart III -- France in the Pacific:Present and future; 7. French motivations in the Pacific; 8. France's future role in the region ; Appendix 1. Wording of Noumea Accord and 1999 Organic Law on Restricted Electorates; Appendix 2. Principal statutory measures and proposals: New Caledonia and French Polynesia ; References and bibliography Summary Combining historical background with political and economic analysis, this comprehensive study offers vital insight into the intricate history - and problematic future - of several of Australia's key neighbours in the Pacific and to the priorities and options of the European country that still rules them Analysis pacific region french colonial history Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes English Print version record Subject Australasian and Pacific history. History. History: specific events and topics. Humanities. National liberation and independence, post-colonialism. Regional and national history. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Colonialism & Post-Colonialism. Diplomatic relations SUBJECT France -- Foreign relations -- Oceania Oceania -- Foreign relations -- France France -- Foreign relations -- New Caledonia New Caledonia -- Foreign relations -- France Oceania. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85093910 Subject France New Caledonia Oceania Form Electronic book ISBN 9781922144959 1922144959 1922144940 9781922144942

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