Inequalities in access to employment, homeownership, and public services; increased competition among elites; and strained public finances: several indicators suggest that France is going through a period of increasing vulnerability ...

In the worldview of the White House tenant, predators—starting with the United States—pay no heed to the European Union. Yet, upon closer inspection, the EU is increasingly demonstrating its ability...

As war and geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East and oil tankers now pass through the Strait of Hormuz only sporadically, the specter of a global energy crisis looms...

Authorities in Damascus have banned the consumption of alcohol in public places, citing a very conservative interpretation of Islam. The measure, however, allows the sale of alcohol in three neighborhoods where Christians live...

Under fire from Washington and Tel Aviv, despised by a large portion of its population, and severely weakened economically, the Iranian regime may be able to hold out in the short term if it maintains control over its security forces, which ...

In 2015, COP21 concluded with the signing of the Paris Agreement, which was hailed at the time as historic for its pledge to limit global warming to 1.5 °C by the end of the century. A little more than ten years later, the goal...

Against a backdrop of political uncertainty and a world undergoing transformation, Canada would benefit from strengthening its ties with the European Union.

The coalitions would each entail making concessions on the proposed programs. But which ones?

The claim that “extremes” of intolerance and violence are equivalent has long been refuted by social psychology and other disciplines.

Can social media really get people who are most disengaged from politics to the polls? An in-depth look.

The geographical ambiguity maintained at the borders allows France to operate within a restrictive legal framework, thereby preventing freedom of movement and the protection of migrants.

Are supporters of the far right and the far left really the same? A closer look at the phrase “angry, but not fascists” sheds some welcome light on the matter.

People in rural areas feel neglected politically, economically, and culturally—a feeling that fuels a vote driven by resentment.

Could our thoughtless consumption of meat be the result of a lack of reflection?

The words heard during the protests against pension reform draw on a range of emotions and reflect a sentiment that has deep roots.

Lessons to be learned from the organization of the Citizens’ Climate Convention in Grenoble-Alpes Métropole.

Faced with the loss of credibility in spoken discourse, conveying arguments through body language and emotion has become a preferred strategy for politicians.

What is humility, and what are its consequences? Does this virtue have anything to offer in social relationships, and if so, how?

A mounting sense of unease—combining concerns about politics, nuclear power, and vaccination—has created a climate favorable to independence advocates in French Polynesia.

While hunting, alcohol consumption impairs perception, motor skills, and judgment. For these three reasons, it is a proven risk factor for accidents.

Is the cause of vote fragmentation primarily linked to the local economic context or to the composition of these regions?

The widespread access to higher education and disparities in educational attainment may also explain the political and democratic divides in France.

Social issues are polarizing the debate: Will the unions be able to address them in the coming weeks and months?

Emmanuel Macron overplaying the role of the aggressive, arrogant man; Marine Le Pen zealously portraying herself as a refined lady to downplay her ties to the far right. Two figures, two strategies.

More and more political groups are defining themselves as movements rather than parties. This strategy is intended to counter the widespread distrust of traditional parties.