France

Pelicot and the Ramifications for Women

The Pelicot case shines a light on sexual violence and the treatment of victims, within the legal system, both in France and globally. Pelicot, herself, has redrawn the parameters of how society thinks about consent and with it male privilege.

France Lauds Assad’s Downfall, Calls for Orderly Transition

France applauded a stunning military operation by rebel groups that swiftly toppled the Assad regime, marking a dramatic shift in Syria’s political scene.

Memories of Independence: Seventy Years On

Seventy years after Toussaint Rouge, the War of Independence remains a powerful symbol of anti-colonial resistance.

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A Hollywood Twist in the Nord Stream Mystery

Croatian police arrested a Nord Stream sabotage suspect on the set of a Hollywood film retelling his own alleged crime.

Flock Camera Resistance Questions Europe’s Monitoring Guardrails

America's backlash against Flock cameras shows how quickly useful policing technology can turn into mass surveillance.

Tehran Eyes Europe as Trump Tightens Economic Warfare

Washington's turn to economic warfare, and Iran's threats toward Europe, hint at a war increasingly fought through markets and infrastructure.

Quakes and Politics Threaten Europe’s Historic Sites

Nature and politics both threaten Europe's historic sites, revealing how easily protection can fail against forces beyond anyone's control.

The Iran War is Redrawing East Asia’s Power Map

As Trump's war on Iran scrambles Asian oil markets and diplomacy, China and North Korea gain ground, Japan's currency slides and Seoul's alliance frays.