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Macron’s military spending dreams clash with fiscal reality

Macron’s military spending dreams clash with fiscal reality

French President Emmanuel Macron has accelerated efforts to reshape European security. He is stepping up as the European Commission approves an €800bn strategy to strengthen European defense sovereignty, reacting to the closer ties between Russia and the US, along with US President Donald Trump’s growing disdain for both Ukraine and

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How Gaza is a point of contact between Morocco and Israel

How Gaza is a point of contact between Morocco and Israel

Due to pressure from pro-Palestinian supporters in Rabat during the Gaza conflict, many commentators forecast the end of the Moroccan-Israeli rapprochement. It was started by the 2020 tripartite agreement mediated by the United States. Instead, the ongoing Middle East war has further strengthened ties between the two nations. ‌Rabat witnessed

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Trump’s role in European defense spending

How Trump plays an important role in European defense spending

When Donald Trump returns to the White House, defense spending will once again be one of the most important issues facing Europe. Trump highlighted NATO’s European members’ low defense spending throughout his first term and frequently attacked them for taking advantage of the US. In addition to threatening to leave

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France's support for Morocco and its impact on regional dynamics

France’s support for Morocco and its impact on regional dynamics

On Monday, 24 February 2025, French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne restated French support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara during a visit to Morocco to mend strained relations. The Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which began a “war of self-defense” in 2020 and seeks independence, claims the former Spanish

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France’s Strategic Agenda in Lebonan Amid Domestic Crisis

France’s Strategic Agenda in Lebonan Amid Domestic Crisis

On December 13, Emmanuel Macron officially announced the name of France’s new Prime Minister, François Bayreau. Due to a non-confidence vote, Michel Barnier failed to sustain his position as France’s PM, and his government collapsed after only 90 days in office. Many tough challenges are ahead for the Bayreau in

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Analyzing ‌France's opposition to ‌Ben-Gvir's Al-Aqsa visit

Analyzing ‌France’s opposition to ‌Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa visit

Recently, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited the Al-Aqsa mosque. Franc strongly opposed this visit underscoring increasing international concern over actions in Jerusalem. This visit of Itamar Ben-Gvir has drawn strong criticism and France has emphasized that Israel avoid such actions that escalate violence. This visit could further increase

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Exploring the shift in France’s priorities on Middle East issues 

Exploring the shift in France’s priorities on Middle East issues 

The French Foreign Ministry spoke about the arrest warrants against the Israeli prime minister on November 27. He strongly showed support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ministry said that this decision of the ICC was not right. These leaders are protected by

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Trump's Pro-Israel stance fuels Middle East diplomacy debate

Trump’s pro-Israel stance fuels Middle East diplomacy debate

Former US President Donald Trump sympathized with Arab American and Muslim voters who were furious about the nation’s backing of Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon in the closing weeks of the 2024 US presidential election. Trump traveled to the “capital” of Arab America, Dearborn, Michigan.  Additionally, he addressed Lebanese

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Analyzing the new approach to bringing peace to the Middle East

Analyzing the new approach to bringing peace to the Middle East

In September, Israel carried out an attack against Hamas and Hezbollah and killed their leaders. Every nation thinks that these attacks make Israel stronger. However, these actions did not remove the threat from either group. On October 1, Iran targeted Israel and launched a missile attack on it. This incident

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Italy and France Urge Immediate Ceasefire in the Middle East

Italy and France Urge Immediate Ceasefire in the Middle East

In a crucial diplomatic discussion on Tuesday, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire in the Middle East, underscoring the importance of preventing further escalation in the region. The two leaders’ call for peace comes at a critical juncture,

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Navigating the rising tension between Israel and France

Navigating the rising tension between Israel and France

French President Emmanuel Macron received criticism from Israel’s foreign minister, Israel Katz. This opposition is due to ‌the President’s decision to ban ‌Israeli companies from an arms fair. This will be held in Paris next month. Kartz said that the decision by Macron regarding to ban was not fair and

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Gaza war: Muslims community boycott the McDonal’s

Gaza war: Muslims community boycott the McDonal’s

Recently McDonald’s reported its first drop in worldwide sales since the COVID-19 pandemic. This droppage in the sales of McDonald is due to the boycott of Muslim and Pro-Palestine. People do this to stop the violence against innocent ones in the Gaza war. But still the situation is worsened. This

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France returns stolen statue: Louvre to Libya

France returns stolen statue: Louvre to Libya

A statue that dates back 2,400 years has been returned to Libya by France, more than ten years after it was taken from the North African nation and housed at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The monument landed at Mitiga Airport in Tripoli , according to the Libyan Administrative Control

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French National Assembly ratifies landmark security pact with Ukraine

French National Assembly ratifies landmark security pact with Ukraine

In the 10-year security agreement with Ukraine, Paris pledged to increase armament deliveries, train troops, and provide up to 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine by 2024. Macron has also taken a more assertive stand against Russia, pressing Ukraine’s friends to act immediately. A few Ukrainian

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Navigating Peril: Egypt's Balancing Act at the Gates of Gaza

Navigating Peril: Egypt’s Balancing Act at the Gates of Gaza

Egypt has been presented with a challenging predicament since the Gaza War began in October, as it tries to maintain its ties with Israel, its neighbor, while simultaneously demonstrating support with the Palestinians. The sole access to the outside world for the beleaguered region that is not directly controlled by

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French diplomatic pivot: Responding to Gaza's high death toll

French diplomatic pivot: Responding to Gaza’s high death toll

The UN Relief and Works Agency will get continuous financial support, according to the French ambassador to Jordan. Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison emphasized the need of putting a stop to settlement violence in the West Bank and promoting a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip at a meeting with the Senate’s

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UAE's Role in Sudan War Crimes

UAE’s Role in Sudan War Crimes

The Strasbourg Policy Centre, a renowned platform for international policy discussions, organized a highly anticipated event titled “UAE’s Role in Sudan War Crimes.” The event took place on February 12th, from 4 to 6 pm, providing much time for in-depth analysis and dialogue. Held at the prestigious Radisson Hotel Napoli,

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The Strategic Imperative: NATO's Preparedness for a Changing Global Landscape

The Strategic Imperative: NATO’s Preparedness for a Changing Global Landscape

Concerns over potential political weariness among some of Kyiv’s Western friends have prompted NATO to warn that the West should intensify preparations for the unexpected, including a conflict with Russia, as Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its two-year anniversary.  Giving remilitarization precedence above economic expansion is really naive. Eight

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