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France and Germany on the rocks as Ukraine crisis deepens
Europe

France and Germany on the rocks as Ukraine crisis deepens

Taurus drama and Macron’s ‘boots on the ground’ comment are splitting the two nations underpinning European integration

What the French evisceration of Algeria has to do with Gaza today
Middle East

What the French evisceration of Algeria has to do with Gaza today

The ultimately self-defeating impact of brutal counterinsurgency is well-known in history. Why won’t Israel and its US partners learn?

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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.

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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.

Can France take on China by itself?
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.

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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.