Europe The folly of Macron-bashing US China hawks can’t demand that Europe arm up for its own defense and remain a vassal to Washington.Eldar MamedovApril 12, 2023
Africa 'Wakanda Forever' scene triggers French defense minister Sebastien Lecornu took a swipe at the Black Panther film, but perhaps instead he could have learned something about France's colonial past.Alex ThurstonFebruary 17, 2023
Asia-Pacific Can France take on China by itself? Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to Washington highlights the French president's desire to take a more assertive role in the Indo-Pacific.Jonathan Fenton HarveyDecember 03, 2022
Europe Beyond the cameras, Macron-Biden meeting tougher than it looks While the French leader will no doubt be feted and flattered, differences on Ukraine and the European economic crisis loom.Anatol LievenDecember 01, 2022
Global Crises France out of West Africa, supposedly ending 8-years of muddled military mission Meanwhile as the Sahel slides further into chaos, Washington should resist pressure to take the Europeans' place.Alex ThurstonNovember 16, 2022
Europe Moscow’s ‘dirty bomb’ claims highlight risk of escalation Russia and the West are finally talking, but perhaps not for the right reasons.Connor EcholsOctober 24, 2022