Hollande’s reluctance to commit French resources, not to mention troops, is a continuing departure from France’s historically robust interventionist policy, at least in Africa.
France’s conflicting Africa strategy
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Le Pen is ahead of the pack – but can it last?
Marine Le Pen has revitalized her party after taking over as leader in 2010 by moving it towards the political mainstream.
Hollande lambasted for foreign policy, moves to arm Iraqi Kurds
Now, France is joining the United States in sending military and humanitarian aid – though no manpower – even as much of Europe stands back.
Sarkozy dithers about return, but Elysée in sight
While jockeying for the Elysee will prove more difficult than a bid for the UMP leadership, Sarkozy looks to have already won over a decent percentage of the French electorate.
France’s UMP stumbles as far-right continues to gain ground
Copé’s ouster follows months of mounting rumors that he mishandled party finances, notably during the 2012 re-election campaign of former President Nicolas Sarkozy.
The ‘gendarme’ of Africa: France’s hard lessons
The fight hasn’t gone as planned however, and France looks stuck in the C.A.R. for the time being, even as the international community remains reluctant to contribute more than meager resources.
Sarkozy lashes out, but is it too late?
The recordings have put the former French leader under the spotlight by bringing uncomfortable allegations to the forefront – notably, illegal funding of Sarkoyz’s 2007 presidential campaign by late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi – just as the as the pol is reportedly preparing a return to the political stage ahead of the 2017 presidential elections.
Like old times for Merkozy in Berlin
The ideological duo is back, or at least back in front of the cameras, as the wounded — but very much alive — former French president and right-wing favorite gets special treatment from his pal.
Hollande tacks right in new bid for survival
The embattled French president was heralded upon his 2012 election as the antidote to Angela Merkel’s austerity, but dire straits have him joining her side.
Brazil’s warplane choice not a Saab story for France
A Dassault win would have been a feather in Hollande’s damaged cap and another link forged between Brazil and France.
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