France is selling off its empire: that, in essence, is the message being spread by some on the French right and far right in recent days. The cause: renewed diplomatic talks with the South Pacific island state of Vanuatu regarding two uninhabited islets off the coast of New Caledonia, which the two countries have been disputing for decades. Neighboring rocks Matthew and Hunter, also known as Umaenupne and Leka, cover less than 1 square kilometer….
