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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.

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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.

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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.

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Europe

Moscow’s ‘dirty bomb’ claims highlight risk of escalation

Russia and the West are finally talking, but perhaps not for the right reasons.