The Cairo Compromise: Balancing Counterterrorism and Civil Liberties
The cooperation between France and Egypt on counterterrorism has intensified over the last ten years as Paris keeps striving on security coalitions in North Africa and Middle East. The French are always keen on posing Cairo as a center of extremist spillover prevention between the Sinai Peninsula, Libya and the Sahel to Europe. The main […]
French Military Deployment in Response to Iranian Threats: Risks, Strategy, and Regional Repercussions
The military efforts by France at the end of 2025 are an analytical reaction to increased Iranian aggression in the major sea routes. The presence of French military in the Gulf is a focus on the redeployment of the Charles de Gaulle carrier group towards the Gulf, which is the largest feature of projecting the […]
Arms, Ethics, and Influence: The Paradox of France’s Defence Partnerships
The ethics of defence exports is a key issue within France as concerns its place in the world and strategic stance. By 2025 France is a leading exporter of weapons in the world, and this situation represents an old policy of this country, which positions sales of defence equipment at the centre of its geopolitical […]
France’s Recognition of Palestine: Implications for Conflict Mediation in the Middle East
The decision of French President Emmanuel Macron to officially acknowledge Palestine as an independent state during the United Nations general assembly is a historic move in the field of diplomacy. This was a dramatic departure from the long-traditionally reserved nature of France that had been trying to maintain a dialogue with Israel and the Palestinian […]
The Role of Political Consultations in Strengthening UAE-France Bilateral Relations
The history of the relations between the United Arab Emirates and France has turned into one of the longest-term and tactically important bilateral relationships in the Middle East and Europe. The partnership, being based on mutual trust, shared values, and strong economic and cultural ties, reached another stage in 2025 when political consultations are institutionalized, […]
