French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a cooperative framework aimed at stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on the cessation of ongoing bombings. This move aligns with the recent New Zealand–Cook Islands defense pact, signaling a concerted effort to address rising geopolitical tensions in both the Pacific and Middle Eastern theaters. With Taiwan's cultural diplomacy emerging as a tool to bolster regional cooperation, the international community remains on alert for shifts in public sentiment that could ignite renewed conflict.
