A surprise uprising of “yellow vests” in France has forced authorities to backtrack on a climate change policy, sparked riots and rattled the government. Protesters wearing yellow vests near the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France, 1 December 2018 (EPA-EFE/Yoan...
Should Europe build its own army? Or spend more to support the transatlantic alliance? A rift has opened up between Europe and the United States. A soldier takes part in a NATO exercise in Poland, 10 November 2018 (EPA-EFE/Tytus Zmijewski) A call by French President...
By Nelson Graves France is America’s best military ally — even with Donald Trump in the White House. The Iran nuclear deal is working, even if Iran is a geopolitical problem. Trump just might end up negotiating with North Korea. And it’s no use...
President Emmanuel Macron wants to restore France’s grandeur. But will the gestures of his first two months in power lead to concrete results? French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Arc de Triomphe, 3 June 2017. (EPA/...
Last week we asked readers what topics you think I should write about during my six-week internship here in Paris. After hearing your suggestions, I’ve pinpointed issues to cover in coming weeks. Yes, we listen to our readers! Several of you suggested I focus...