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Politics of France

Designated Driver Diplomacy

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?

Strange as it sounds, a version of this ideology just might become resurgent in France.

Europe's Underclass

The theories of Le Corbusier have much to answer for.

Chirac: Beyond Gaullism?

The annual G-7 economic summits have been justly described as photoopportunities in which anything except economics may be discussed.

Commentary

A New Hope in France

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

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

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

Vichy functionary, socialist politician, conservative president--the story of an amazingly adaptable Frenchman.

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February 12, 2012