After much speculation, Barack Obama’s team has announced he will travel to Europe this summer — to 
Paris, Berlin, and London (the dates have not yet been announced for security reasons, although the London stop … Continue Reading…
WASHINGTON — France has invoked the “Responsibility to Protect” (R2P) at the United Nations Security Council, calling for an international aid mission to Myanmar with or without the approval of the military junta. While Russia and China will ensure that nothing comes of it, France’s willingness to propose this … Continue Reading…
PARIS — In a press conference today, French President Sarkozy explained further his new “policy of civilization.”
Background: the President is losing ground in polls, the primary concern of the French being the improvement of their standard of living, which is not in sight. Facing pessimistic forecasts of next year’s growth … Continue Reading…
PARIS — During his first three-day state visit to China, French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on Chinese leaders to join a global New Deal on environment in a speech he delivered at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. He urged counterpart Hu Jintao to play a greater role in promoting sustainable development and … Continue Reading…
PARIS — In front of the French National Assembly, answering MP’s (essentially from the socialist ranks) criticism about President Sarkozy’s visit to the United States, French Foreign Affairs Minister Bernard Kouchner attempted to clarify France’s position. “We are not aligned on U.S. policies, let me be strong on this (…) … Continue Reading…
PARIS — President Sarkozy’s visit to the U.S. has triggered political reactions. According to Socialist Party leader François Hollande, “One can be friend of the U.S. without falling in love with the American model…. We can not agree with President Sarkozy preparing public opinion and France’s partners, step by step, … Continue Reading…
WASHINGTON — With French president Nicolas Sarkozy in Washington, Reuters put out this story featuring comments from GMF’s John K. Glenn, director of foreign policy.
WASHINGTON — A few years ago, they wouldn’t serve “french fries” in the congressional dining room. Now, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will address a joint session of Congress.
It’s quite a turnaround for those especially conservative voices on Capitol Hill who once used “France” as an … Continue Reading…
PARIS — Some weeks ago, an amendment to an immigration bill proposed the use of genetic (DNA) testing to verify the bloodlines of would-be immigrants in the framework of « family regrouping » (immigrants joining their family members already living in France). This disposition triggered a vivid and national debate … Continue Reading…
PARIS — Echoing debates of the mid-90’s, the issue of France’s comeback into NATO’s integrated military structures (left in 1966) seems to be officially on the table again. We will have to wait for the French White Paper on defence to be issued few months from now to get a … Continue Reading…