Crises and conflicts Crises and conflicts Defence and security Published on : January 19th 2026 Updated on : March 06th 2026 By Mikeartmaker Dans cette rubrique Priorities and action The Ministry in action Action for peace and respect for human rights Promoting a sovereign Europe Promoting French businesses and France’s attractiveness Ensuring the presence of French culture Contributing to sustainable, balanced globalization Major issues France's 2026 G7 Presidency France’s diplomatic action in Ukraine French humanitarian action in the Palestinian Territories What are France’s priorities in Syria? 1. Continue to fight terrorism alongside our partners from the International Coalition against Daesh. The Iranian nuclear issue True to its position of supporting the development of a civilian nuclear programme in Iran and refusing Tehran’s acquisition of nuclear weapons,... North Korea: France’s position North Korea’s development of nuclear and ballistic programmes is a threat to regional and international security and stability, and is a violation... Israel/Palestine: Understand France’s position in nine points France considers that the conflict can only be resolved through the solution of two States living side-by-side in peace and security, in accordance with international law. War in Ukraine: France’s diplomatic action On 24 February 2022, 8 years after the illegal annexation of Crimea and the beginning of the conflict in eastern Ukraine in 2014, the Russian...