Category Archives: World

Casse-Tête

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

In the latest edition of Carnet Atlantique, our fearless editor-in-chief shares his thoughts on the French and American presidential elections, life on the streets of Paris as an American, and the future of Iran. Behold: “It’s terrifying enough that I … Continue reading →

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Memories of 9/11

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

“After 9/11, the mastermind of the attack taunted us from a distant cave. We poured money and lives into one, then two wars, but couldn’t find Bin Laden. Torture became government policy; innocent people were arrested; privacy was lost. Travel … Continue reading →

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Sarkozy to meet with Libya’s possible new leaders

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

The French government was the first to recognize Libya’s rebel National Transitional Council as Gadhafi’s legitimate replacement–now Sarkozy is going one step further. The Wall Street Journal reports that the French President is set to meet with Libya’s rebel forces. “Foreign Affairs Minister … Continue reading →

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French economy headed downhill with the rest of ‘em

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

In today’s totally unsurprising news, France has joined the U.S. and the rest of the EU in bracing itself to weather yet another economic storm. The Bank of France confirmed today that it forecasts only 0.2 per cent growth in … Continue reading →

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Soooo sad: France and U.S. most depressed countries on Earth

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

This just in: money can’t buy happiness. A new study by the World Health Organization found that the U.S. and France are two of the most depressed countries in the world. The study, published in medical journal BMC online last … Continue reading →

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La France-Afrique encore? Fillon pays a visit to Côte d’Ivoire

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

French PM Francois Fillon paid a visit to a post-Gbagbo Côte d’Ivoire, his first visit after thousands were left dead in the wake of a five-month civil war. Gbagbo and new President Alassane Ouattara were locked in a bitter struggle after Gbagbo … Continue reading →

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Read the latest issue of Carnet Atlantique now!

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

The two Salingers, Woody Allen, DSK, the Tea Party, energy dependence and geniuses… Read up on all the latest in France, America and the world beyond in our July issue.

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From French finance ministry to head of the IMF: Lagarde’s got her work cut out for her

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Few were surprised when French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde was appointed to the head of the International Monetary Fund yesterday. Lagarde beat out Mexico’s Agustin Carsters to replace Dominique Strauss Kahn, who is currently facing attempted rape charges in New York City. … Continue reading →

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Iranian foreign minister blasts French claims

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

After France’s foreign ministry claimed Iran’s further uranium enrichment was a provocation and violation of the international laws this week, the Iranian foreign minister hit back. Predictably, Ali-Akbar Salehi dismissed the country’s claims as untrue, according to Xinhuanet English: “‘This (France’s) … Continue reading →

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French writer Lévy flexes diplomatic muscles with Israel

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

French writer Bernard Henri Lévy, one of the architects behind France’s superquick recognition of Libya’s rebel authority, claims he has started diplomatic talks between the fledgling National Transitional Council and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The AFP reports that Lévy, who … Continue reading →

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