It was supposed to be a quick and dramatic blow that would send the Islamists scurrying back to their hide-outs in northern Mali, buying time for the deployment of an African force to stabilize the situation. Instead it is... more ››
EVER since President François Hollande was elected last May, things have not gone right for him. He promised to kick-start growth and create jobs, yet the economy has stalled, factories keep closing and unemployment is... more ››
So who is the real François Hollande? According to the more optimistic school of thinking, he will prove to be a French version of America’s Harry Truman – a discreet, uncharismatic man who, confronted with... more ››