List of France articles
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Aug. 13. Who Zelensky Is Bringing to Washington—and Why
Several European leaders will accompany the Ukrainian president as he makes his case to Trump.
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The gridded glass of a pyramid is seen above with a crowd of people in a large museum space. How the Louvre Made France
For centuries, French leaders have used the iconic museum to cement their place in the world. Macron is no different.
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Four people stand while holding a banner that reads Gaza: Action Not Words. On the banner the names of thousands of children who have died as a result of the war. Why Recognizing Palestine Is Meaningless or Even Harmful
Recent announcements by France, Britain, and Canada are mostly performative.
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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference at EU headquarters in Brussels, on Oct. 27, 2023. Europe Has a France Problem
Paris thinks it has found a way to remake the European Union in its own image.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (left) and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot chair a conference on Palestine and a two-state solution at the United Nations in New York City on July 29. The Two-State Solution Gets a Lifeline
A U.N. conference tries to revive hope for a way out of the Israel-Palestine conundrum.
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French President Emmanuel Macron with Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer pose for the media at a hotel prior to an E3 meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 24, 2025. Europe Is Irrelevant to the New Middle East
As wars rage from Gaza to Iran, European diplomats are struggling to get heard.
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An illustration depicts the lead in the TV show Careme, dressed as a chef, putting a Napoleon shaped hat on a tower of desserts. He flicks whipped cream with his other hand and winks. The French TV Show That Turns Souffle Into Statecraft
“Carême” gives an international audience what it wants: rich food, lusty romps, and Napoleon.
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Indian Air Force personnel stand in front of a Rafale fighter jet during a military aviation exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru. A Tale of Four Fighter Jets
The aircraft India and Pakistan use to strike each other tell a story of key geopolitical shifts.
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French President Emmanuel Macron attends the official launch ceremony of the new French nuclear submarine "Suffren" in Cherbourg, France on July 12, 2019. Europe’s Nukes Aren’t Nearly Enough
The continent has a nuclear deterrent—just not one that’s credible.
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A black and white photo shows Jean-Luc Mélenchon on stage with supporters and their hands raised in the air. The Morass of the French Left
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, one of France’s most hated politicians, casts a shadow over the left at a critical juncture.
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A bright red missile is displayed on a stand on a lawn of grass beside a road lined with trees. Europe Is Ready to Shelter Under France’s Nuclear Umbrella
Smaller powers no longer trust Washington’s promises.
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An aerial view of a steel plant. Heavy Industry Is Europe’s Trump Card
The continent has an upper hand in its looming security competition with the United States.
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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes leaders to the Cour d'Honneur of the Élysée Palace for the Ukraine and European security summit in Paris. Europe’s Top Leaders Meet in Paris to Stay Relevant
As U.S. and Russian officials begin negotiating an end to the Ukraine war without them.
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Finnish conscripts take part in military training at a firing range. Does Europe Need the Draft?
Trump and Putin are causing a rethink over conscription policies.
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Protest against Nestlé Why Are Western Companies Still Financing Putin’s War?
If the moral argument isn’t enough to convince firms to leave Russia, the economics are terrible, too.
