France’s strategy for the Middle East lacks direction and clarity

France has led the fight against the EU taking action against Hezbollah, even though Hezbollah was caught stockpiling ammonium nitrate in Europe.

French President Emmanuel Macron at the scene of the explosion at Beirut Port, August 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron at the scene of the explosion at Beirut Port, August 2020

(photo credit: THIBAULT CAMUS/REUTERS)

ByJUDAH WAXELBAUM

AUGUST 12, 2020 20:31

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