First edition of the Franco-American dialogue on deterrence, strategic stability, and nuclear nonproliferation (9 March 2026)

France and the United States convened a French -U.S. Deterrence, Strategic Stability, and Non-proliferation Dialogue in Paris on March 9, 2026.

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno co-chaired for the United States, and Director for Strategic Affairs, Security, and Disarmament at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Claire Raulin co-chaired for France. The delegations included participants from both sides' foreign affairs, defense, and energy agencies.

The two delegations held extensive talks on all nuclear related issues. Both delegations discussed the current strategic environment and its challenges.
France and the United States decided to regularize an annual bilateral dialogue and to establish a working group to facilitate strengthened cooperation and prepare annual talks.