Geopolitics
Middle East Eye – France says it can’t arrest Netanyahu because of ICC immunity
Was this the quid pro quo to get Netanyahu to back a ceasefire in Lebanon? Read the article HERE.
France
Geopolitics
Kristian Laubjerg – The myth of French decolonization
How France maintained ‘Francafrique’, and why it might not last. Kristian Laubjerg spent most of his professional life in development, firstly for the Danish Development Agency and lastly for UNICEF. In 2008, he established the […]
EU politics
Harrison Stetler – Emmanuel Macron Takes a Stand: No Tax Increases for the Rich
‘New French prime minister Michel Barnier wants to cut the budget deficit, but the president and his allies are resisting all talk of tax increases. They’re dead set on spending cuts — and to pass […]
EU politics
Juliette Gache – Barred From Government, France’s Left Seeks a Way Forward
‘Saturday saw protests across France after Emmanuel Macron named conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister. The decision fueled claims that Macron had ignored July’s election result — but has also put the victorious left-wing alliance […]
EU politics
Thomas Fazi – The unholy alliance of Macron and Le Pen
While many liberals will be shocked by Macron’s deal with Le Pen, the two politicians have more in common than either would like to admit. In ‘Unherd’. Read the article HERE.
Uncategorized
Jacques R. Pauwels – Paris: A radical history
The Paris Olympics was a celebration of the bourgeoisie’s victory in the city, overcoming the revolts of the masses, at least for now. Jacques R. Pauwels is the author of The Great Class War: 1914-1918 and Myths of Modern […]
Media
Roman Zinigrad – How social media amplifies support for the far right in France
If someone shows an interest in far-right content on social media, the algorithm quickly introduces them to a whole world of ethnonationalism. Roman Zinigrad is an Assistant Professor of Law at the American University of […]
EU politics
David Broder – Emmanuel Macron Is Refusing to Allow the Left to Govern
‘Emmanuel Macron has ruled out appointing a government led by the biggest force in parliament, the left-wing New Popular Front. His refusal confirms a case long made by the Left: it’s time to get rid […]
Geopolitics
Mehmet Ozkan – How Turkey is gaining a foothold in West Africa
Turkey is moving into the Sahel region, while the United States and France are being forced out. Mehmet Ozkan is Professor of international relations at Turkish National Defence University in Istanbul. Cross-posted from Middle East […]
EU politics
Henry Wallis – Why the New Popular Front won
It’s an exciting moment in France for the left, but if it is not capitalised on then it could easily be a false dawn. Henry Wallis writes on French politics at helotage.com. Cross-posted from Counterpunch On […]