Faced with harsh criticism, Macron vowed open examination of colonial past. “We must accept and shoulder this obligation,” he stated.
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AUKUS alliance a step on path to rescuing democracy
The trilateral security alliance between Australia, the UK and the US is a test of positive globalism as an international relations paradigm.
Aukus pact delivers France some hard truths
AUKUS is a new strategic alliance to counter the Chinese threat. France is not happy but will have to learn some hard truths from it.
France’s Young Voters Turned Off By Key Election
Nearly 90% of France’s youngest voters did not turn out to vote in the first round of the regional elections held last Sunday.
French Ex-President Sarkozy Faces Campaign Financing Trial
Nicolas Sarkozy, former President of France, is back in court for a campaign financing trial after being convicted guilty of corruption.
In Spite Of France, Chad Still Deserves Democratic Governance
Chad’s future and stability are threatened more so by the lack of democracy further eroded by the recent coup than by the Islamist insurgency.
France’s Double Standard On Democracy In Africa
France has double standard on democracy in Africa. This was showcased when President Macron attended Chad’s former dictator’s burial.
A French Energy Giant And Myanmar Democracy Protests
Against the backdrop of democracy protests, French energy giant Total is under pressure to review its operations in Myanmar.
A Failed Workers’ Democracy: Paris Commune’s 150th Anniversary
This month marks the 150th anniversary of the Paris Commune, where workers briefly took power and formed the first workers’ government.
French Citizens’ Convention ‘Direct Democracy’ Designed to Fail
The “gilets jaunes”, like Brexiteers and Trump supporters, are pushing for direct democracy which they argue should be eased by tech.