France
Big tech AI investment will rise but so will scrutiny
Several of the top technology firms in the world are spending a fortune on AI investment
InternationalFrench defence policy lacks strategic prioritisation
France’s military still suffers from a lack of conflict prioritisation, which is compounded by limited resources
FranceSupport for Palestinian statehood will rise in the EU
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta are planning to recognise Palestinian statehood
EUEU defence ambitions face constraints
The European Commission wants to bolster significantly its influence over EU defence policy
EUFrance’s Ukraine position exposes Western divisions
President Macron’s suggestion of sending troops to the battlefield in Ukraine has been criticised by Western allies
FranceAspects of EU-Canada free trade deal are in jeopardy
The French Senate has overwhelmingly rejected the EU’s trade deal with Canada
EUAmazon rainforest faces existential climate risk
Droughts are becoming increasingly severe and common, and could push the Amazon to breaking point
Latin AmericaEast Europeans will gain influence on Western security
Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has drawn attention to Central-Eastern European security, shifting the focus eastwards
Eastern Europe
