Last week in Paris, a mix of genuine protest, opportunistic violence, and government failure.
France
Posted inForeign Affairs
Amid Student Protests, Pessimism About France’s Future
The massive outpouring I saw in Paris was animated by more than students’ legitimate concerns about deteriorating schools.
Posted inFeatured
Why Europe Needs Its Own Nuclear Deterrent
With the rules-based order collapsing, Europe faces aggressive great powers, including, under Trump, the U.S. The case for a big exception to nuclear nonproliferation.
Posted inPolitics
“A New Model of Democracy”
Yale scholar Hélène Landemore has helped France with their government-established but citizen-run panels that recommend policies to the country’s legislature. One day, Landemore hopes, these assemblies will enact policy, too. Will her “open democracy” ideas sell in America?
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump Is Humiliated in Europe Again
After Prime Ministers Justin Trudeau and Boris Johnson and President Emmanuel Macron privately mocked him, Trump cancelled a scheduled press conference.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump’s Firefighting Advice for Notre-Dame Was Revealing
The president’s recommendation what flying water tankers be used was foolish, but for once he was trying to be helpful.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The Tragedy at Notre-Dame
A fire has done extensive damage to one of the world’s most iconic cathedrals and reminders of human potential.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Steve Bannon Wants to Lead Fascist Movement in Europe
In what Bannon calls ‘The Movement,’ he plans to unite the far-right in a continent-wide, white nationalist insurgency.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
Trump Will Catastrophically Pull Out of Iran Nuclear Deal
French President Emmanuel Macron has been informed of Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran deal.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump’s Truly Reckless Move on Jerusalem
Trump’s decision to move the Israeli embassy to Jerusalem is dangerous for our national security.
