France’s Enduring Role as Lebanon’s Diplomatic Guardian

France’s diplomatic guardian Lebanon relationship can be traced back to the beginning of the 20th century when France governed Lebanon on the League of Nations Mandate (1920-1943). This era not only defined the borders of Lebanon and the modern day rule but also instilled the characteristic political system where the representations of religions are a […]
Lancaster House 2.0: Can UK-France Defend Europe Without US Security Guarantees?

The defense landscape in Europe in 2025 is changing radically. The Lancaster House 2.0 agreement between the United Kingdom and France is not only a continuation of that of 2010 but a rebalanced desire of self-reliance strategically. It reinstates the definition of what European independence might entail in a period when American aid is becoming […]