The Anatomy of a Literary Scandal The Anatomy of a Literary Scandal
The pillorying of Canadian-Haitian novelist Thélyson Orélien, accused of using AI to write his new novel, is the latest in a chaotic year for French publishing.
Oct 12, 2026 / June Loper and Harrison Stetler
Has France’s Government Overplayed Its Hand? Has France’s Government Overplayed Its Hand?
The speed and scale of the police response mark a dangerous new normal.
Oct 8, 2026 / June Loper and Harrison Stetler
Why French Students Are Revolting Why French Students Are Revolting
France’s education system is stretched to its limits, as student anger kicks off a hot fall protest season.
Oct 2, 2026 / June Loper and Harrison Stetler
Emmanuel Macron’s Turbulent Exit Emmanuel Macron’s Turbulent Exit
Between a budget crisis and a cost-of-living squeeze, Macron is leaving a country feeling more insecure than ever—and ready to take to the streets.
Sep 28, 2026 / Harrison Stetler and June Loper
France’s Heat Shock France’s Heat Shock
A historically hot summer is revealing a society massively unprepared for the new climate reality.
Jul 8, 2026 / June Loper and Harrison Stetler
It’s Jordan Bardella’s Party Now It’s Jordan Bardella’s Party Now
With Marine Le Pen facing a critical court ruling on July 7, leadership of the French far right is passing to her 30-year-old lieutenant.
Jun 29, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
Drones? Europe’s Automakers Are Taking Orders. Drones? Europe’s Automakers Are Taking Orders.
French car company Renault seeks a foothold in rearmament.
May 27, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
The Honeymoon Is Over Between Trump and Europe’s Far Right The Honeymoon Is Over Between Trump and Europe’s Far Right
Viewing an alliance with Trumpist America as a liability.
Apr 20, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
Paris, a Capital in “Resistance”? Paris, a Capital in “Resistance”?
Barring a few big-ticket victories in this month’s local elections, the French left is more divided than ever—one year from a pivotal fight for the presidency
Mar 24, 2026 / Harrison Stetler
Is Macron Greenlighting a New US-Led Nuclear Arms Race? Is Macron Greenlighting a New US-Led Nuclear Arms Race?
As the global arms control regime collapses, France plans to expand and Europeanize its nuclear arsenal.
Mar 17, 2026 / Harrison Stetler