France

With an influx of international security aid has come diplomatic cover for government corruption, impunity, and the consolidation of power.

Who controls aid matters for the immediate disaster response and for the leverage of those who have suffered the disaster against those who enabled it.

Renewed questions over the US nuclear umbrella, NATO and a new fighter jet obscure the reality of the country's most likely options.

A close reading of the Defense Department's statement on cyber by top expert, comparing it to positions of Australia, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom and others.

"The attack on Georgia shows the opportunity costs of states not firmly grounding their reactions in the language of international law."

Genuinely sustainable progress in the Western Balkans turns on jobs, equitably distributed revenue, and the physical security that undergirds effective governance.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy likely feels the time for a breakthrough is now. The question is at what cost, and whether the West will have his back.

"The text, context, and preparatory work of Article 51 of the Charter show that it permits only the use of armed force in self-defense against an armed attack by a State."

France's positions explained - with translations of key text - on important issues like the meaning of "attack" and the application of the principles of distinction and proportionality…

Iraq reportedly intends to carry out the execution of seven French nationals who are currently charged with being members of the Islamic State. The Iraqi government has denied…

Leading expert on international law and cyberspace assesses major new position staked out by French government.

Protests last weekend in Vienna and Milan reflect the unusually sharp choice of EU voters between far-right and pro-EU parties in elections May 23-26. Usually an obscure event…