Why France Is Everywhere These Days

There’s a big difference between what Paris wants and what Paris can do.

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France has been particularly active on the international stage lately. From the president’s visit to Armenia to his discussions with Japan, it seems there is no issue on which Paris does not want to participate. It’s tempting to dismiss this activity as grandstanding, but there’s a clear geopolitical logic to it all. France is engaging […]

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Francesco Casarotto
Francesco Casarotto is an analyst at Geopolitical Futures. Before joining GPF, he worked for a news agency specializing in finance, international economy and geopolitics, and was a contributor for some Italian think tanks focusing on defense and foreign policy. Mr. Casarotto holds a bachelor's degree in international studies and a master’s degree in international relations. A native Italian who also speaks English, French and Spanish, he holds masters’ certificates in economic security, geopolitics and intelligence.