Three Structural Vulnerabilities in France’s Strategic Posture

France’s strategic posture combines a permanent UN Security Council seat, an independent nuclear deterrent, and dispersed overseas territories, making it a revealing case for examining how structural dependencies interact with a broad set of strategic responsibilities. Jonathan Thébaud examines three dependencies: supply chains; satellite connectivity; and undersea cables. He argues that vulnerability lies not in dependency itself, but in the absence of assured access when tested under contestation.