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.
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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.
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.
Sovereignty or Chosen Dependence: Which Future Will Europe Choose?
Europe stands at a crossroads: build sovereign AI capabilities or accept technological dependence on American and Chinese giants.
CFM International: How a Franco-American Partnership Redefined Aviation
How two engineers shaped by war—a German-born Jew turned American citizen, and a Polytechnicien wounded at Brest—sealed in 1974 the most enduring Franco-American partnership in civil aviation, now the global leader in aircraft engines.
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.
Social Media, Loneliness, and the Acceleration of Political Polarization in France and the United States
Less nuance, more noise: has the attention economy eroded our democracies? A deep dive into a digital ecosystem that rewards outrage and sidelines debate.