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New World Order… or Chaos?
As old alliances crumble and shift, France and its European allies struggle to keep their seats at the table of global power.
May 12
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Elaine Cobbe
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When Soft Power Trumps Brute Force
Donald Trump’s reelection prompted proclamations of a brave new world where only hard power and raw strength would matter. Today, the shortcomings of…
May 12
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Martin Gelin
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Going, Going, Gone! Auction Action in Paris
Paris culture and couture is more than museums and boutiques. Auction houses offer all that plus a lively slice of life.
May 12
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Press Freedom Now at 25-Year Low
A new report reveals a rapid erosion of freedom of information and an increase in the criminalization of journalism overall – even in democratic…
May 12
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Reporting From Paris
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Can Education Strengthen Refugee Integration in Europe?
Programs that help refugees adjust to their new world are facing budget cuts at the national level. But on the ground, grass roots efforts are taking…
May 12
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Shellie Karabell
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New Developments in the Air and On the Ground
MASKED MEANDERER: Our seasoned traveler ranks premium air travel – not just on seats, food, or service, but on aesthetics. Here are his five favorite…
May 12
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QUIZ
Connaissez-vous Paris?
May 12
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Reporting From Paris
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Adieu Annie
LA FLÂNEUSE Spanish-born Anne Hidalgo was the first woman to be elected Mayor of Paris, stepping down in March after two terms. Not all Parisians…
May 12
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Harriet
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May Days: It Takes Work to Relax
LA VIE PARISIENNE In May, the leisurely French Sunday gives way to multiple long weekends. But planning how to spend those extra days off takes a lot of…
May 12
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Lorie Teeter Lichtlen
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The Environmental Cost of Conflict
PARIS SAUVAGE Mother Nature is also a victim of wars… and all too often, migrating birds are collateral damage.
May 12
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April 2026
Can Europe Divorce Uncle Sam?
Many European leaders have started to view the US less like an ally and more like a liability. As a result, Europe’s defense decoupling from the US…
Apr 7
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Shellie Karabell
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Luxury Fashion: Staying Afloat in the Perfect Storm
Can a host of new creative directors navigate the turbulent waters in which luxury fashion finds itself? And who will pay the increasingly higher…
Apr 7
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Shellie Karabell
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