The world of 2100

[Rainbow Six]

Originally Posted by Targan

But Africa is chock full of energy resources (and mineral resources, and cheap labour). Why wouldn't France focus it's diplomatic and military energies there? IRL China is going hard securing African resources.

Totally agree.

I don't think it would be neccessary for France to attempt to recolonise anywhere - main concern would most likely be to make sure that each country maintained a pro French Government, even if that meant using force to install one / keep it in place. There could be shades of the Wild Geese and Frederick Forsyth's Dogs of War.