The success of “Tirailleurs,” set in the mire and mayhem of World War I, has helped resurface the often neglected story of colonial soldiers forced to take up somebody else’s fight.
Author: Roger Cohen
AP Retreats From ‘the French’ Stylebook Guidance
The Associated Press offends French sensibilities and retreats from a piece of descriptive advice.
World Economic Forum in Davos Confronts a New Order
The Covid-19 pandemic, invasion of Ukraine, trend toward autocracy and economic inequalities challenge the World Economic Forum’s relevance.
As Macron Loses His Sheen at Home, Harmonious U.S. Visit Is ‘Regenerative’
President Emmanuel Macron, dealing with a difficult start to his second term, can return to France feeling buoyed by a warm reception and unity on Ukraine.
As Macron Pays State Visit to US, Ukraine Tests an Old Alliance
The French president goes to Washington with differences over how to end the war in Ukraine, and how to share its burdens, at the heart of talks with President Biden.
Zar Amir Ebrahimi, an Iranian Exile, Channels Trauma in ‘Holy Spider’
Zar Amir Ebrahimi, who had to flee Iran after an intimate tape was leaked, has been transfixed by the protests erupting there as her film “Holy Spider” is released in the U.S.
Macron the Disrupter Seeks Direction
He wants to lead a united Europe to independence. But the world has changed on him.
A Time of Unease and Challenge for Democracy
With many nations wary of the leadership of the United States, the war in Ukraine poses a test for the West.
In Algeria, Veiled From the World, Past and Future Are Shrouded, Too
A land of thwarted potential, the country fends off outside influences, political change and some of its own history.