Macron’s Nuclear Moment: The Making of France’s “Forward Deterrence” Posture
How France’s nuclear doctrine, long rooted in strict national independence, evolved under Macron into a cornerstone of European strategic autonomy.
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Interview with Brune Poirson
A former French Secretary of State for the Ecological Transition and Kennedy School alumna, Brune Poirson reflects on her path, the limits of France’s climate diplomacy, the declared failure of the COP model, and the role of business in the face of urgency.
Tribute to Robert Badinter, by Stephen Breyer
A tribute delivered at Robert Badinter’s funeral, in which former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer traces the life of the man who made French justice “no longer a justice that kills”—and reminds the young that the rule of law must be defended.
A Tale of Two Aids: Why France Must Pivot Where the US Failed
American development aid has often missed the mark. Can France chart a better course? A look at the lessons worth heeding.
The Omnivore Strategy: Green Deal, Geopolitics, and the Transatlantic Split
The transatlantic rift over the European Green Deal, and how geopolitical tensions are reshaping trade alliances between Europe and the United States.
Europe, Year Zero
Former Prime Minister of France and current mayor of Le Havre, Édouard Philippe delivers a clear-eyed warning on the crumbling of the transatlantic order — and the urgent need for Europe to shed the illusions that stifle its ambition.
The Brain Drain in Science and Tech
Why is Europe losing its brightest scientists? A look into this quiet migration driven by competitive salaries, national narratives, and the strategic stakes of deep tech.
Rethinking Europe’s Security Dilemma: The Illusion of Strategic Autonomy
Faced with the Russian threat and waning American support, Europe is awakening to the full extent of its military dependence. Can it still claim strategic autonomy without overhauling its budgetary priorities?
Educating to Bridge Minds and Hearts
A scholar’s journey through languages, cultures, and shifting identities — and the central question of how to truly understand one another across borders.
Emmanuel Macron, President of the “en même temps”
From the promise of democratic renewal to mounting social unrest, the trajectory of a president at the heart of today’s upheavals. A look back at two terms that reshaped the contours of power and the French presidency.