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Although he lacks support at home, the 89-year-old president of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas is still central to the Franco-Saudi peace plan, as French political analyst Pierre Haski explains.

Donald Trump now says the U.S. is ready to shoot down Russian planes that enter NATO airspace. Pierre Haski asks what both Putin and Zelensky should take away from this message.

Today French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at how president trump's UN speech may turn out to be a kind of twisted comic end to American leadership in the world.

Today, we look at Benjamin Netanyahu's threat to annex the occupied West Bank in retaliation for the wave of countries recognizing the State of Palestine. Pierre Haski explains why that's easier said than done....

For some, it is not enough; for others, it is nothing less than a gift to Hamas. Today French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at the recognition of Palestine by a growing number of Western countries.

Today Pierre Haski looks at the increasing attacks on freedom of speech in the U.S., in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.

China has banned imports of semiconductors from the American company Nvidia, marking a new episode in their technological war with the United States. Today French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at how China is standing up to Donald Trump.

Today Pierre Haski asks what Netanyahu’s call for Israel to become a “Super Sparta” means beyond the current ground assault on Gaza City.

French political analyst Pierre Haski explains how the term “urbicide”— literally, “killing the city”— is used to describe Israel’s strategy aimed at rendering Gaza City uninhabitable.

Today Pierre Haski looks at how the assassination of Charlie Kirk in the U.S. has also become a rallying cry for the far right internationally.

With its raid in Qatar, Pierre Haski says an emboldened Israel may have overplayed its hand.

Today Pierre Haski examines the incursion of 19 Russian drones into Polish airspace, which prompted several NATO countries to mobilize, but also highlighted the weakness of the alliance's defense capabilities.

Today Pierre Haski looks at a major European investment in French artificial intelligence start-up Mistral — a glimmer of hope for Europe in the battle for the future of AI against the U.S.

Today Pierre Haski looks at Russia’s rising pace of air attacks on Ukraine, noting that the escalation coincides with the return of Donald Trump to the White House.

French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at how Israel is accusing the French President of seeking to undermine stability in the Middle East less than three weeks after Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to recognize Palestine.

As Volodymyr Zelensky meets with the Coalition of the Willing in Paris today, Pierre Haski explains that the Europeans’ goal will be to convince Donald Trump to sanction Moscow and to help Ukraine — even if it means increasing their dependence on the United States.

Today French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at how Beijing is using the anniversary of the end of World War II to project its new power in opposition to the United States. 

The photo of Xi, Putin and Modi smiling on the sidelines of the China summit on Monday captures the new world order in a single image. Today, Pierre Haski looks at how Trump created this united front — and what it means for the EU.

Today, French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at how Xi Jinping's China is showing its ambition to position itself as the leader of a “front of opposition” to Trump's America.

As Europeans move to restart sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear program, French political analyst Pierre Haski looks today at how the Iranian issue has become a pawn in a vast global chessboard.

Today French Political analyst Pierre Haski looks at Donald Trump's ultimatum over digital regulations — an offensive that clearly targets the European Union — just one month after Brussels signed a major trade deal with the U.S. president.

Today French Political analyst Pierre Haski looks at the larger stakes looming behind Macron, Merz and Tusk's visit to Moldova.

French geopolitical analyst Pierre Haski today on U.S. ambassador to France Charles Kushner’s inflammatory letter on antisemitism is part of a campaign against President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize the State of Palestine. It is an unwelcome interference in France’s affairs and a warning ahead of its 2027 presidential election.