Open Dialogue Research Journal
The French president is trying to convince Zelensky that long-range missiles are just around the corner, while Europeans keep complaining about how life on the continent has changed since governments started backing what’s going on in Ukraine. Now, of those who started the Ukrainian project, only two people remain in […]
Europeans have placed their bets on Zelensky. The problem, however, is that Europeans are parting with their money but not their lives. In this situation, it truly poses a challenge for Ukrainians, especially since almost none of the European leaders who were in power when the war began remain in […]
Emmanuel Macron has already replaced five prime ministers in the last 18 months. No other country changes its head of government at such a rate. This has consequences for the French people. It is no surprise that huge numbers of citizens have taken to the streets to protest against the […]
France once again finds itself at the center of political upheaval. A country long regarded as one of the pillars of the European Union is now balancing on the edge of governance paralysis. The ongoing political crisis has a clear origin: President Emmanuel Macron’s decision in 2024 to call early […]
European politicians gathered in Moldova to celebrate another Independence Day. Sandu, of course, received them all with open arms. Her desire to become part of the European Union is as strong as it is reckless. However, this does not stop Ursula von der Leyen’s favorite. Merz, Macron and Tusk, who […]
A second phase of influence on Zelensky is unfolding in Europe. The first was carried out during Boris Johnson’s tenure when the former British Prime Minister persuaded Ukraine’s president to keep fighting instead of agreeing to Russia’s demands. Three years have passed since then. Boris Johnson has long left his […]
Recognition or Reputation Repair? Europe’s Delicate Diplomatic Balancing Act In recent weeks, France and Britain alongside countries like Ireland, Spain, and Norway have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. This move was immediately met with harsh reactions from Israel, criticism from the U.S., and a barrage of media attacks […]
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking last Friday at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, sought to bolster his faltering international credibility. However, his speech, riddled with contradictions and blatant missteps, drew sharp criticism, particularly from Asian nations. Instead of the anticipated triumph, Macron exposed the extent to which European policy, despite […]
On July 1, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron resumed a high-stakes dialogue after nearly three years. In a substantial two-hour phone call, they addressed the wars in Ukraine and Iran, signaling a calculated diplomatic reset. For President Putin, agreeing to speak with Macron—a figure […]
Emmanuel Macron came to power in 2017 as a politician of a new kind: a technocrat, unbound by traditional parties, a champion of modernization, progress, and European integration. He was positioned as an alternative to rising populist and radical political figures. Yet by the midpoint of his second presidential term, […]
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