Why French Students Are Revolting Why French Students Are Revolting
France’s education system is stretched to its limits, as student anger kicks off a hot fall protest season.
Oct 2, 2026 / June Loper and Harrison Stetler
Emmanuel Macron’s Turbulent Exit Emmanuel Macron’s Turbulent Exit
Between a budget crisis and a cost-of-living squeeze, Macron is leaving a country feeling more insecure than ever—and ready to take to the streets.
Sep 28, 2026 / Harrison Stetler and June Loper
France’s Heat Shock France’s Heat Shock
A historically hot summer is revealing a society massively unprepared for the new climate reality.
Jul 8, 2026 / June Loper and Harrison Stetler
It’s Jordan Bardella’s Party Now It’s Jordan Bardella’s Party Now
With Marine Le Pen facing a critical court ruling on July 7, leadership of the French far right is passing to her 30-year-old lieutenant.
Jun 29, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
Drones? Europe’s Automakers Are Taking Orders. Drones? Europe’s Automakers Are Taking Orders.
French car company Renault seeks a foothold in rearmament.
May 27, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
The Honeymoon Is Over Between Trump and Europe’s Far Right The Honeymoon Is Over Between Trump and Europe’s Far Right
Viewing an alliance with Trumpist America as a liability.
Apr 20, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
Paris, a Capital in “Resistance”? Paris, a Capital in “Resistance”?
Barring a few big-ticket victories in this month’s local elections, the French left is more divided than ever—one year from a pivotal fight for the presidency
Mar 24, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
Is Macron Greenlighting a New US-Led Nuclear Arms Race? Is Macron Greenlighting a New US-Led Nuclear Arms Race?
As the global arms control regime collapses, France plans to expand and Europeanize its nuclear arsenal.
Mar 17, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
Europe Is at Donald Trump’s Mercy. It Has Itself to Blame. Europe Is at Donald Trump’s Mercy. It Has Itself to Blame.
The European Union has failed to mount an alternative to Donald Trump. On defense, geopolitical alignment, and trade policy, it is ever more subservient to the United States.
Oct 28, 2025 / Harrison Stetler
The Bitter Pill for Emmanuel Macron’s Survival The Bitter Pill for Emmanuel Macron’s Survival
Amid a spiraling political crisis, France’s president is being forced to retreat on his signature reform.
Oct 15, 2025 / Harrison Stetler