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The French president has his work cut out in persuading Trump to appreciate the benefits of multilateralism and the transatlantic relationship.
Cruise missiles and lofty speeches will not bring peace to the Syrians. France must enlist the EU to start working on a real settlement.
France’s En Marche began as a grassroots movement and has evolved under Emmanuel Macron’s strong leadership. Its sustainability will depend on reconciling these contrasting styles.
Failing to reach a compromise on EU defense policies not only affects relations between France and Germany, it jeopardizes European security.
France and Germany have completely different views about how to get European defense off the ground.
Germany’s grand coalition must now seize the chance to reshape Europe with France.
Ankara’s latest military offensive in Syria and its domestic agenda are leading to a cul-de-sac with the EU.
Europe needs more military cooperation between London and Paris. Yet the prospects for significant joint action in the future appear slim.
Progress on European defense needs to go hand in hand with upgrading soft power. In this regard, the EU has not been up to the mark.
While the EU is celebrating PESCO, Paris is preparing for closer defense cooperation outside the union.
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