France Under Pressure: Analyzing the Economic Impact of US Tariffs
The recent application of broad US tariffs aimed at European goods runs the danger of upsetting strategic French sectors and changing transatlantic trade dynamics. While business leaders caution of possible recession hazards, France’s government has demanded a forceful reaction.
The Influential Role of the Judiciary in the Democratic Process: A Delicate Balance
Do judges and courts of Western democracies represent an obstacle to popular will?
From Protector to Bystander: Understanding France’s Declining Influence in Lebanon
In recent years, Lebanon has spiraled into crisis, marked by political instability, economic collapse, and regional tensions. Once a cornerstone of French influence in the Middle East, Lebanon now stands at a crossroads. How did France, the former protectorate power that shaped Lebanon’ s modern governance, become a mere observer?
The French Strike Again… and Again: An Overview of French Collectivism
French collectivism and the strike culture it facilitates is a phenomenon that keeps the world watching. A short dive reveals what is at the core of the lore and what other States can take away from it.
Barnier’s Challenge: Leading a Right-Wing Government in a Left-Leaning Legislature
As France’s new Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, faces opposition from a powerful left-wing bloc and divisions within his conservative party, will the land of protests accept this new government or seek to dismantle it?
France’s New Prime Minister Michel Barnier: A European Choice, Not a French One?
In appointing the new Prime Minister, it seems Macron has arguably opted for continuity: more Europe and a politically deadlocked France.
The EU as a Global Actor: The Enduring Relevance of de Gaulle’s Vision for Europe
As the rules-based world order is replaced by uncompromising power politics, the need for a coherent European foreign and defense policy independent of the US is increasingly urgent.
Franco-German Engine Failure: Why Europe Is Far From Ready to Disengage From US Security
Though a democratic presidency under Kamala Harris could be good news for European security, it would likely also mean further stagnation of European strategic autonomy.
