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Politics of France

Designated Driver Diplomacy

John C. Hulsman | Jul 01, 2007
Tory leader David Cameron has outlined a striking new vision for the Anglo-American partnership—with Britain in the role of the "skeptical friend."

Vive le Neóconservatisme?

Yannick Mireur | Sep 01, 2006
Strange as it sounds, a version of this ideology just might become resurgent in France.

Europe's Underclass

Cait Murphy | Dec 01, 1997
The theories of Le Corbusier have much to answer for.

Chirac: Beyond Gaullism?

Harvey Sicherman | Dec 01, 1995
The annual G-7 economic summits have been justly described as photoopportunities in which anything except economics may be discussed.
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Commentary

A New Hope in France

Patrick Chamorel | Apr 24, 2007
French voters dealt a blow to the far-right and the far-left, reassuring themselves and the world of the strength of their democracy and the prospects for healthy change to reverse France’s decline.

More of the Same, but Different

James W. Riley | Apr 24, 2007
French voters chose ruling-party conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Ségolène Royal—both meant to represent a new generation of leaders—to compete in a classic left-right contest.

Paris Still Smolders

Glen Feder | Dec 14, 2006
While Paris still simmers with immigrant rage, most analysis converges upon the same couple of factors, overlooking the prime French policy error.

Books & Reviews

The Many Faces of Mitterand

Daniel J. Mahoney | Sep 01, 2000
Vichy functionary, socialist politician, conservative president--the story of an amazingly adaptable Frenchman.

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