Analysis
Libya: Books in Tripoli, Troops in the Sahara
After a few days in Tripoli, Denys Kolesnyk argues that Libya’s future is increasingly being shaped in the Sahara and in foreign capitals, and that France has a …
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Interviews
Youssef Chiheb: Political Islam does not seek power through violence, but through the ‘democratic process’
As 2025 draws to a close, we spoke with Dr. Youssef Chiheb, professor at Sorbonne Paris Nord University, specialist in the geopolitics of the Arab world, …
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Addressing radical Islamism: challenges and strategies
Despite the numerous policies implemented over the past decades, radical Islamism remains a complex and multidimensional threat to both France and Europe. …
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Franco-Saudi push to recognise Palestine: what’s next?
In this conversation we discuss France’s recent recognition of Palestine and its broader implications for the Middle East and global diplomacy. Emmanuel Dupuy, …
Analysis
Islamism versus Civil Society in Turkey – and Brussels Pays the Bill
When Erdoğan came to power in 2002, he promised a “more advanced democracy.” Two decades later, that promise lies in ruins. Turkey’s political system has been …
Analysis
How Europe Could Put Economic Pressure on Tehran
Germany, France, and Britain have long anticipated last-minute interference from Moscow in their talks with Iran. Now, that scenario appears to be unfolding: …
Analysis
New Tension Between France and Algeria Deal a Deadly Blow to Economic Relations
Several French business owners operating in Algeria have launched what amounts to a cry for help to save their businesses from collapse amid the growing …
Analysis
Political Islam in France: Between Secularism, Security, and Social Division
France stands at a crossroads. The decades-long debate around political Islam has become a central social and political issue—shaped by concerns about security, …
Analysis
French club presidents: Complaints and accusations of corruption and money laundering
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the French anti-corruption association Anticor filed a complaint against several sports club presidents. The complaint primarily …
Analysis
France’s Palestine Offensive: Macron’s Risky Bet for a New Middle East Peace Process
As the Middle East conflict deepens and Gaza lies in ruins, France is attempting a bold and high-stakes diplomatic initiative. Co-hosted with Saudi Arabia, the …
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Interview with Emmanuel Dupuy, President of the Institut Prospective et Sécurité en Europe (IPSE)
Join us for a discussion with Emmanuel Dupuy, President of the Institut Prospective et Sécurité en Europe (IPSE) and Associate Expert with MENA Research Center, …
Interviews
Xavier Driencourt: President Tebboune has gone too far
Last month we had the Algerian analysis of the crisis in Franco-Algerian relations, and in order to get a balanced view on the matter, we spoke to Xavier …