Whither the Arms Race and Defense Spending?
A startling French announcement was made at the beginning of the year,…
An Unprecedented Situation: France’s Legislative Elections and Venturing into Uncharted Waters
“The antithesis of what France’s 1985 Constitution was designed to stifle” –this…
Debating Priorities: Reading into the Formation of the New French Government
Following his re-election, French President Emmanuel Macron presented himself as a new…
The Effect of Macron’s Personality Traits on France’s Foreign Policy
In our previous op-ed, we touched on the impact of Macron’s personality,…
Relative Stability: France’s Middle East Policy during Macron’s Second Term
The second round of the French presidential elections ended with Emmanuel Macron…
French Presidential Elections: Between Clarity and Nebulousness
After several vicissitudes, the first round of the French election will perhaps…
From Sale to Slap: France’s Reaction to Australia’s Cancellation of the Submarine Deal
Australia’s decision to pull out of its $65 billion submarine deal with…
Egypt-France relations: Consensus and strategic partnership
In light of Cairo's efforts to bolster its ties with Paris, Egyptian…
The European Union: Domestic crises and reduced foreign influence
Multiple local challenges have cast shadows on the European Union’s foreign policies…