France is set to receive President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt December 7. President Al-Sisi has a track record of undemocratic governance.
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Macron Calls Images of Police Beating Black Man Shameful for France
French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that images showing Paris police beating up a Black music producer were shameful for France.
Revitalize political parties to improve democratic resilience
Revitalizing political parties would serve to both improve democratic accountability and democratic resilience, says Wilson Center scholar Patrick Liddiard.
France: Immigrant Children Being Denied Protection
Unaccompanied children arriving in France’s Alpine region undergo flawed age assessment procedures that deny many access to needed protection.
Egypt: 20 Rights NGOs Call On President Macron To Denounce Egypt’s Human Rights Record During The G7 Meeting
It was a striking choice for France to invite Egyptian President Sisi to attend the G7 summit in Biarritz, with theme being “the fight against inequality”.
Trump takes topsy-turvy show to international stage
President Trump brought his tumultuous style of governing to the world stage over the weekend, offering a steady stream of vacillating statements.
Trump takes time out of G-7 meeting to lash out at media
President Trump repeatedly took aim at media coverage of him during his meeting with the Group of Seven (G-7) countries in France over the weekend
Personality cult: Trump downplays his “I am the chosen one” statement
President Trump on Friday evening said he was joshing when he abruptly looked at the sky and uttered the phrase “I am the chosen one” earlier this week.
Democracy & authoritarianism in a ‘process of competitive decay’ – outcome uncertain
Late French political philosopher Pierre Hassner argued that the world was witnessing a process of competitive decay between USA and the Soviet Union.
At hinge in history, democracies need renewal to survive
Every generation is tempted to think that its challenges are unique. History teaches otherwise. Democracies can die — of that there should be no doubt.