Macron’s Indo-Pacific Strategic Autonomy Pivot (lemonde.fr)

• Promotion of a 'coalition of independents' beyond US/China spheres.
• Emphasis on technological and economic sovereignty for middle powers.
• Skeptical reception due to regional security reliance on the US.

"President Macron’s diplomatic mission to Japan and South Korea emphasizes a 'third way' for middle powers, aiming to bypass US-China bipolarity. While seeking a coalition for digital and industrial independence, existing security dependencies on Washington create friction with his hosts' strategic outlook."