Monthly Archives: March 2011

Coming soon… Carnet Atlantique’s second issue

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

We take a look at the new French Foreign Minister, Alain Juppé, California governor Jerry Brown, an expat contributor living in France, and watch a showdown unfold between Paris, France, and Paris, Texas. Read all about it April 1 at … Continue reading →

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France’s nuclear silence

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

 Arrêt sur images posted a really interesting piece on nuclear power in France. The recent crisis in Japan has sparked a heated debate about Europe’s dependence on nuclear power. “En 1999, pour un hors-série d’ Arrêt sur images (France 5), … Continue reading →

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Sarkozy’s play

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

The New York Times ran an interesting piece about France’s actions in Libya.  “Mr. Sarkozy, motivated by French failures to respond quickly to the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt and pressed by a new foreign minister and vocal public figures like the … Continue reading →

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Imminent meltdown

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

France’s nuclear authority is “pessimistic” about Japan’s ability to avert a total nuclear crisis, reports the Montreal Gazette. Officials estimate this could be worse than Chernobyl.

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Japan hit by huge quake, tsunami

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

  Japan was rocked by one of the most severe earthquakes, and subsequent 10 m high tsunami, with dozens reported dead and many more missing. Over 2,800 people have also been evacuated from the area surrounding Japan’s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear … Continue reading →

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France recognizes National Libyan Council

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

France has become the very first country to recognize Libya’s interim National Libyan Council as a legitimate government. “It come as Nato is set to discuss military options in the Libyan conflict including a possible no-fly zone,” according to the BBC. … Continue reading →

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An age of unreason

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

“Joseph McCarthy, his thin, whiny, nasal voice, corpulent, shapeless face, alcoholic, shiftless demeanor, bulging belly became Little America’s everyman’s Every Man, battling the Cosmopolitan elites. McCarthy’s demagogic genius was in breeding enemies faster than rabbits.” Read the full article here.

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Echoes of Iran Contra

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Former French President Jacques Chirac’s corruption trial has been delayed, amidst rumours that the case may never be concluded due to a lack of evidence and Chirac’s health problems. “The main allegation is that Chirac created scores of fictitious jobs … Continue reading →

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J’adore Obama

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

“The November 2010 congressional elections deprived President Obama of the votes he needs to achieve any meaningful legislation between now and the next presidential-congressional election cycle in 2012. Republicans smell Obama blood and will do everything they can to destroy … Continue reading →

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Ou est Talleyrand?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

OU EST TALLEYRAND? Of all major world powers, the one supposed to have their finger on the intelligence pulse was former colonizer France, proud of its long-standing ties with its former colonies. And, so, who got it wrongest? France.  Well, … Continue reading →

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