What are the Legal Implications of Withdrawing from the Iran Nuclear Deal?
The efforts made by European leaders, namely President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Angela Merkel, stem from interest in their commercial ties with Iran.
Turkey’s Snap Elections: Why During the State of Emergency?
” With the new security law signed by President Emmanuel Macron, which entered into force on October 30, 2017 and will expire in 2020, four rules that were in effect during the state of emergency passed into law.
The CHP’s Confusion Regarding the Presidential Election
Macron as an example of the semi-presidential system are impartial personalities.
What Does the Snap Election Mean for Turkish Foreign Policy?
A recent act of Macron is a striking example that demonstrates how Turkey’s strategic priorities are being undermined by France and other international actors in Syria.
A Religion of Secularism?
French President Emmanuel Macron, who stands either on the right or the left, lately attended a meeting of the Bishops’ Conference of France, which is a significant event for the Catholic Church.
Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
to maintain presence in Syria, signalling out Saudi Arabia, French President Macron has kept close contact with the White House.
The Rise of Mohammad bin Salman and the Dynamism in Saudi Foreign Policy
Mohammad bin Salman’s final visit was to France where he met with President Emmanuel Macron.
What’s Behind the German Public’s Mistrust Against Turkey?
According to a recent survey conducted for the German public channel ARD, Germans don’t trust Turkey, while France is the…
Assad Knows Chemical Attacks Will Not End His Regime
Both President Trump’s harsh rhetoric (his first direct criticism of the Russian President Putin for supporting Assad) and the French President Macron’s red line statement make it likely that there will be a military response.
Astana Round 2 – Erdogan, Putin, Rouhani commit to Syrian territorial integrity
With mixed statements coming from the White House, which seems to have become the only continuity of the Trump administration, Macron’s statement last week regarding France being a potential mediator of a Turkey-YPG talks together with Trump’s beguiling remarks suggesting ‘an exit could happen very soon may’ holds the potential to once again complicate an already complex region.
Surprise visit by President Erdogan is welcomed by a joyous and relieved Hatay
Considering much of the brutality is over when compared to the bulk of the civil war, Macron’s attempt to enter Syria through the back door not only remind us of the ignominious policies during the French Mandate for Syria, but suggest he still has some road to travel before becoming a man in international politics.
How Old is France’s Latest Syria Move?
n March 29, French President Emmanuel Macron met with leaders of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Élysée Palace.
Turkey in the Aftermath of the Afrin Operation
” On the other side of the Atlantic, French President Macron met with a delegation of the Syrian Democratic Forces (the late brand of the PYD) and declared his support for the organization.
Presidential Elections in Egypt and the Future of the Authoritarian Regime
The incumbent French President Emmanuel Macron also hosted Sisi in Paris in October 2017 and expressed his pleasure in the continuation of the cooperation between the two countries.
Multi-speed EU: Cure All Remedy or Dead End?
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Moving on five months and arriving on 30 August, 2017, the same EU insight publication ran a story titled ‘Macron revives multi-speed Europe idea’ wherein the French President was quoted having said ‘We have to think up a Europe with several formats, go further with those who want to go forward, without being hindered by states that want – and it is their right – to go not as fast or not as far.
A Charm Offensive: Turkey and France Reset Relations
s it not bizarre: even before French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed his guest Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday 5 January, in Paris - for what after listening live on air to the press conference were very good bi-lateral talks indeed - that some in Europe’s anti-Turkey lobby had already pressed the panic button, pre-event and pre-press conference!
Probably shocked to witness the Turkish government not only continuing with, but now bringing its successful 360 degree foreign policy (back) to Europe, too, anything seems apparently justified to erect roadblocks.
The EU-Africa Summit: Africa Deserves Better
For the first time in July, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed off-shore processing centers in Chad and Niger in order to help Libya deal with the excessive number of migrants and asylum seekers.
Where does Meral Aksener’s Iyi Party stand in Turkish Politics?
Nor is she anything like the politically ambiguous Macron who ascended to the Elyseé, crushing the French political left and right.
UN Roadmap to Peace in Libya: Will Khalifa Haftar be left on the Sidelines?
In fact, Haftar was announced as party to negotiations regarding Libya’s political future, which were held at France’s presidential palace through President Macron’s initiative to “bring conflicting sides together.
How realistic is the European Defense Union?
This turn of event was not a surprise for some, as following many unsuccessful meetings with US President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Merkel called on newly elected French President Macron to increase military cooperation in order for Europe to “take its fate into its own hands.
