A diplomatic fault Line and why France and Algeria keep colliding
There is a saying that goes, “Every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way,” and this is also true of France and Algeria. France-Algeria relations have in recent times worsened because of a mix of diplomatic differences, immigration strategies, and past grievances. Algeria was ruled by France for 132 years. Concluded in 1962 following […]
France accelerates Thundart rocket program to replace aging LRU systems
France aims to field-test a domestically developed rocket artillery system by mid-2026 as a potential replacement for the U.S. High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, in a development that could provide a window of opportunity for allies who want a European capability. The French General Directorate for Armament is seeking to determine the technical […]
France eyes trade alternatives as Trump turns up the heat
As Donald Trump embarks on a full-blown trade war, France would like to substitute the United States with other trading partners. Does that imply Paris is prepared to welcome a huge trade agreement between the European Union and South America, which it has berated for decades? French Trade Minister Laurent Saint-Martin stated that he is […]
