Europe Caught Between Russian Threat and Dependence on the US
French President Emmanuel Macron has long argued that Europe must be sovereign and economically strong to maintain its ability to absorb new members.
Who Will Say “Enough Is Enough” to Israel?
”Read: Macron’s Zigzags on Gaza: Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceRegional actors are no different from global powers.
Niger Cuts Ties with EU Defense Missions, Turns to Russia for Military Cooperation
Despite these tensions, French President Emmanuel Macron announced in September the planned end-of-year withdrawal of approximately 1,500 French troops stationed in Niger as part of a broader regional counterinsurgency operation.
German Defense Minister Warns of ‘Catastrophe’ if Trump Re-elected
French President Emmanuel Macron disagreed with the urgency of the situation, believing that Europe had sufficient time to develop its own system, as he did not perceive an immediate threat.
The EU’s Two-Dimensional Thinking about Integration is Myopic: Interview with Hans Kundnani
Macron has given speeches where he's quite explicit about this.
European Leaders Pressure Serbia to Recognize Kosovo
Read: Tension Is over at the Border as Serbia and Kosovo Eye Permanent Normalization
Unprecedented move by the European Power Trio
This latest development is underlined by a joint statement from French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
How Has the Veil and Its Symbolism Evolved in Europe?
Read: Is Madame Macron Secretly a Muslim?
Transition to modernity: From tradition to accessory
The early 20th century marked a turning point for veiling traditions.
Britain Allowed the EU into Cyprus, Now It Must Use NATO to Kick It Out
President Emmanuel Macron, who has long called for a unified European army that would make Europe less dependent on NATO for its defense, is undoubtedly using the EU as a mechanism to project French soft power onto Cyprus.
A Brief History of Military Coups in Africa since 2020
Read: Macron's Africa Visit Highlights Growing Anti-Western Sentiment
Burkina Faso (January 2023)
Captain Ibrahim Traoré staged a coup that led to the removal of interim president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba.
Central Banks Rush to Gold Reserves and the De-dollarization Nexus
Some, such as French President Macron, have even called it a “sovereignty issue.
Coup in Niger: What Is In Store for West Africa?
Read: Macron's Africa Visit Highlights Growing Anti-Western Sentiment
Regional implications of the coup
The Niger coup has implications and consequences both for the country and for actors with imperialist ambitions such as France, China, and Russia.
The World Reacts to Military Coup in Niger
Read: Macron's Africa Visit Highlights Growing Anti-Western Sentiment
Protests supporting General Tchiani, and against the former president’s pro-Western leanings, were seen in the capital, with protestors waving Niger’s and Russia’s flag.
Can a Person Die During a Traffic Identity Check? Death and Protests in France
Read: France under Macron: All Citizens Can Criticize the Republic Except Muslims
Moreover, a new law passed in 2017 authorizes the police to use weapons in five controversial circumstances in case of failure to obey a "stop" warning.
The Systemic Reinforcement of Islamophobia: Five Recent Book Releases
President Emmanuel Macron's public statements regarding the hijab's compatibility with French ideals further illustrate the pervasive Islamophobia within the country.
Turkey’s Critical Elections at a Historic Crossroads
Moreover, French President Macron's quest for strategic autonomy for Europe and his efforts to stay out of the Taiwan crisis speak to the diverging interests of the great powers at the global level.
Can China Stop the Ukraine War?
French President Macron's visit to China revealed cracks in the European standpoint, as some players were forced to fend for themselves, refusing to become mere followers of the United States, even if the latter provided the continent's security for decades.
Devastating Earthquake Hits Turkey, Leaving Death and Destruction Behind
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French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris is willing to send aid to Turkey to overcome the impact of the earthquake.
Upside-Down Narratives: Paris Attack Targeted Muslims, Not Kurds
”Read: France under Macron: All Citizens Can Criticize the Republic Except MuslimsIn Norway, for example, Anders Behring Breivik, who was on trial for the murder of 77 people, was also labeled “mad.
Qatar World Cup Is Over: A Timeline of the Controversies Surrounding the Tournament
Days before the beginning of the World Cup, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that “sport shouldn’t be politicized.
“Return to Africa”: Racism Present in the French National Assembly
President Macron did not accept De Fournas’s claim of misinterpretation, and stated that “he was overwhelmed by the words of the MP.
