Why France is the rising star of global politics

French president Emmanuel Macron is using instability in the Middle East to cast himself in the role of honest broker and position France as Europe’s top player, says Maysam Behravesh.

Why France is the rising star of global politics
Fri, 22 Dec, 2017 - 00:00

French president Emmanuel Macron is using instability in the Middle East to cast himself in the role of honest broker and position France as Europe’s top player, says Maysam Behravesh.

Shortly after Saad Hariri unexpectedly announced his resignation as Lebanon’s prime minister in a speech from Saudi Arabia last month, French president Emmanuel Macron made a surprise trip to Riyadh.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Unhappy woman holding wedding ring close up Belle Burden's story of a collapsed marriage is very close to the bone
Harassment by online influencers requires legal change Harassment by online influencers requires legal change
Sir Keir Starmer visit to Washington DC Shona Murray: EU's bids to mollify Trump were met with nothing but chaos, tariffs, and war
CourtsAnalysisHeathrowPlace: Middle EastPlace: EuropePlace: Saudi ArabiaPlace: RiyadhPlace: ParisPlace: Elysee PalacePlace: BeirutPlace: LebanonPlace: QatarPlace: Persian GulfPlace: GulfPlace: DohaPlace: SyriaPlace: GenevaPlace: TehranPlace: Islamic RepublicPlace: United StatesPerson: Emmanuel MacronPerson: Maysam BehraveshPerson: Saad HaririPerson: SaudisPerson: HaririPerson: MacronPerson: PrincePerson: Mohammed bin SalmanPerson: emirPerson: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-ThaniPerson: Bashar al-AssadPerson: presidentPerson: Vladimir PutinPerson: President Donald TrumpPerson: TrumpOrganisation: FranceOrganisation: EuropeOrganisation: LebanonOrganisation: SunniOrganisation: QatarOrganisation: Gulf Co-operation CouncilOrganisation: GCCOrganisation: KremlinOrganisation: TehranOrganisation: IranOrganisation: ShiOrganisation: Muslims
<p>Health personnel assisting patients onto a boat from the cruise ship MV Hondius, while stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Picture: AFP via Getty Images</p>

What the deadly hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius teaches us after covid

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Latest

Suzanne Harrington
Suzanne Harrington

Lifestyle

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Mick Clifford
IE_Podcast_Logo

The Mick Clifford Podcast

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited