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Today, Pierre Haski looks at the world's indifference to the ongoing war in Sudan, following the fall of El Fasher, the last major city in Darfur.

Today Pierre Haski examines three key lessons from a series of Democratic election victories across the U.S.

Today Pierre Haski unpacks what has been called “hostage diplomacy” in the wake of the release of the last two French citizens imprisoned in Iran.

Today Pierre Haski looks at how the battle for the key city of Pokrovsk could sway both the future of Ukraine and Europe.

Today Pierre Haski looks at what the 30th anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination says about the current grim state of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Today Pierre Haski examines the dicey game of nuclear fearmongering in the wake of recent declarations by Trump and Putin.

Today French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at the fragile trade truce between the U.S. and China.

Today Pierre Haski looks at the unresolved question of democracy in Africa, in the wake of two presidential elections without suspense.

Today Pierre Haski takes a look at the significance of Javier Milei’s electoral victory, which goes beyond Argentina.

Today Pierre Haski examines the massive gap between pause and peace in the Middle East, from Lebanon to Gaza.

Today Pierre Haski takes a look at the consequences as China strikes back in Trump’s trade war.

Today Pierre Haski looks at how Donald Trump is pushing the boundaries of U.S. power in the Caribbean — causing alarm across Latin America.

Today French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at how a Gen Z protest movement in Madagascar triggered a military takeover.

Today Pierre Haski examines the uncertain future for Benjamin Netanyahu in the wake of the Israeli hostages' release.

Today French political analyst Pierre Haski takes a look at the fragility of the Gaza ceasefire.

The first phase of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan sees Israelis and Palestinians taking to the streets in a rare moment of shared joy — but there is good reason to be skeptical about what comes next, says Pierre Haski.

Today, Pierre Haski offers a note of caution on the news overnight that the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire has been sealed.

Today, Pierre Haski looks at how France's current political turmoil is being seen by the world's authoritarian leaders.

Today Pierre Haski examines the critical crossroads Israel is facing, as the war in Gaza still rages two years after the October 7 attacks.

Today French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at how Donald Trump has pushed both sides in Gaza talks closer to a ceasefire. 

Today Pierre Haski unpacks the Gen-Z-led protests against corruption, from Madagascar to Morocco.

Today French political analyst Pierre Haski looks at the two-day summit of European leaders in Denmark, which will focus on the Russian threat.

Today Pierre Haski looks at how soy has turned into an unexpected weapon in the power struggle between the U.S. and China.

Today French political analyst Pierre Haski asks how much influence Donald Trump actually has in trying to bring an end to the war in Gaza.

Today Pierre Haski examines the results of Moldova’s national elections, seen as a test in the wider struggle between Vladimir Putin and the European Union.

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.