French Navy
Mistral: A cold French wind blows East
November 24, 2009By David J. Smith The French Navy amphibious assault ship Mistral—named for a cold French wind—visits Saint Petersburg today. This is not just a port call; it is a sales call—with ominous geopolitical implications. "We plan...
French Ship Sale to Russia Must Be Blown Off Course
November 18, 2009By David J. Smith The French Navy amphibious assault ship Mistral will visit Saint Petersburg, Russia next week. This port call signals that Franco-Russian relations thrive despite the fifteen months since the Russian invasion of Georgia during which...