Anonymous
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7/19/2025, 7:42:34 PM
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France is the Natural Hegemon of Western Europe
Say what you will about French people and French culture, but France is the natural hegemon of Western Europe. At least from a geostrategic point of view. It is the only Western European country with a 100M+ carrying capacity and dual maritime access to the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It occupies a central location on the European Plain with the ability to project power northward into Britain, southward into Spain/Italy/Africa, and westward into Germany and Central Europe.
By comparison, Britain has a smaller carrying capacity, no access to the Mediterranean, and no ability to project land power into Europe. Spain has a smaller carrying capacity and is isolated from the rest of the continent. Italy has a smaller carrying capacity, no access to the Atlantic, and is on the periphery like Spain. Germany, while having a good carrying capacity and central location, lacks access to both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Only France has all three: large carrying capacity, excellent naval projection, and a central location. France is both a maritime and land power. It has access to both the European Plain and the Atlantic/Mediterranean. If the French could acquire a Teutonic spirit, I have no doubt they would unify Western Europe once more.
By comparison, Britain has a smaller carrying capacity, no access to the Mediterranean, and no ability to project land power into Europe. Spain has a smaller carrying capacity and is isolated from the rest of the continent. Italy has a smaller carrying capacity, no access to the Atlantic, and is on the periphery like Spain. Germany, while having a good carrying capacity and central location, lacks access to both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Only France has all three: large carrying capacity, excellent naval projection, and a central location. France is both a maritime and land power. It has access to both the European Plain and the Atlantic/Mediterranean. If the French could acquire a Teutonic spirit, I have no doubt they would unify Western Europe once more.