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Conflict is normally governed by rules and regulations but France is taking on an enemy that disregards them all.
After November 13, teachers in France asked themselves how they could talk to their students about the violence. The answers are both creative and deeply moving.
The language used by François Hollande and others implies extremism can be bombed out of existence. It can’t.
After the terrorist atrocity, Western powers pledged to strike back at Islamic State. They will need to do more than rattle sabres.
The Paris atrocities came just as Assad’s military position was improving. Can the dictator harness international fury at Islamic State to strengthen his position in Syria?
The French term for ISIS – known as Da'ish or Daesh – has gathered more interest in the wake of the Paris attacks. Here’s why this battle of naming matters.
The terrorists haven’t attacked us because of our colour or religion, they want to destroy our way of life.
In the next few weeks we may see a resurgence of rhetoric calling for more resources to fight the War on Terror following the Paris attacks. Islamophobia may take deeper root in Europe as a whole.
The Paris attacks could inspire international leaders to come together in a global climate deal.
Opponents to migration have been waiting for an opportunity to close borders. But that won’t stop disillusioned people turning against their countries.
Terrorists have attacked leaders and civilians in France many times before, and for a dizzying array of reasons.
IS claims responsibility for series of assaults. President Hollande says it is an ‘act of war’.
Jonathan Coe is under-read and underrated – in the UK. In France, his stinging social attacks on Britain are far more popular.
The European Union was billed as the most important post-WWII peace project. It has failed.
Controversial refereeing decisions dogged the later stages of the last couple of World Cups. Little wonder that teams are doing their homework on officials like never before.
Air France directors weren’t the only ones left exposed, after protests over jobs turned violent.
Plans to store more carbon in French soil could have a massive impact on the country’s emissions – if they can pull it off.
With the Iran deal, Obama may be repeating a famous strategic misstep from World War II.
As President Obama writes his thank you notes to Democrats in Congress who helped him pass the accord, he better not forget about his European partners.
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Associate Professor in French and Francophone Studies, University of Nottingham
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