The Monocle Daily Macron’s big push for France in Southeast Asia
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May 27, 2025 
Philippe Marlier, a professor of politics, joins international correspondent Nina dos Santos and tourism leader Gloria Guevara to discuss Macron's diplomatic push in Southeast Asia. The trio explores France's strategic maneuvers to counter US tariffs while boosting alliances with Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. They delve into the implications of Macron's efforts for international stability amid rising geopolitical tensions and highlight the importance of effective leadership in the evolving landscape of global tourism.
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Macron's Strategic Asia Mission
- Macron's Southeast Asia trip aims to reassert France and EU as stable partners in a tense geopolitical environment.
- He promotes European alternatives to US tariffs and counters Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.
Europe Markets Itself as Reliable Partner
- Europe pitches itself as a reliable partner amid US-China rivalry, emphasizing multilateralism and stable defense ties.
- Macron sells French fighter jets as alternatives to US models amid trust concerns from allies.
French Public Indifferent to Diplomacy
- French public shows limited interest in Macron's foreign trips; political instability overshadows diplomacy.
- EU partners pay more attention, viewing Macron’s trip as a push to raise EU’s global stature.