What role did the colonial question play in France in the foreign policy of the state?

In this case, the colonial question played a key role. The success of the French economy was determined by how many of us were doing well in the colonies. The colonies became the place where the French received cheap raw materials for light industry. However, at the same time, the French had to actively fight against other colonial countries that claimed their lands. This was complicated by the fact that France did not have a 100% convenient access to the sea. Subsequently, the presence of colonies led to active, and most importantly unsuccessful, wars in Africa.