Azerbaijan’s tense relationship with France is taking a Pacific twist. Azerbaijani officials have long resented what they see as Paris’ strong support for Armenia in the struggle over the Nagorno-Karabakh territory. France now is complaining that Azerbaijan is trying to gain a measure of revenge by stirring up trouble in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. French President Emmanuel Macron departed May 21 for the island territory situated east of Australia, aiming to restore order following a week of rioting by the indigenous Kanak population. The trigger for unrest was proposed ele…
