Opinion – What Could Save France from Macron’s Self-inflicted Defeat?
Marcionism’s defeat in the first round of the legislative elections showed that fear and economic reasons are poor arguments for regaining French voters’ support.
Macron’s ‘Strategic Autonomy’: An Interpretation Drawn from Chinese International Theory
Macron’s vision is for Europe to be a third superpower in a world order increasingly dominated by US-China rivalry.
Opinion – UK-France Relations Under a Liz Truss Premiership
The UK would be wise to keep France close and forge a renewed alliance for the raw purposes of political expediency and domestic legitimacy.
Opinion – Macron’s Challenging Vision for Europe in Wartime
The forces of populism are far from neutered and will need to be addressed by leaders of both the right and the left on both sides of the Atlantic.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and the Return of Civilisational Politics: An American and French Tale
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has emerged in a broader historical context of deglobalisation and a fractured global economy.
Opinion – A Daunting Agenda for France’s EU Presidency
Often presented as a grand strategist with outsized, grandiose ambitions, Macron’s greatest challenge may be in just containing Europe rather than expanding its powers and capabilities.
Opinion – Macron’s Pivot Towards Russia
In a world increasingly dictated by heightened power competition, Macron believes he can turn Putin into an important security partner for Europe.
The Evolution of International Relations in France
French approaches to IR which sit between a sociology of IR and international political sociology might prepare scholars to increase their international impact.
Interview – Christian Lequesne
Christian Lequesne discusses European Union politics, the role and current challenges faced by diplomats, French diplomacy post-Brexit and the method of observation.
The New EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: a New Breath to Free Trade
The EU-MERCOSUR Trade Agreement should be seen as a reaction to protectionism, it means that the international rule-oriented order is still alive for important actors.
