Zaki Laïdi

Zaki Laïdi is professor of international relations at L'Institut d'études politiques de Paris (Sciences Po).

The geopolitics of Olympic medals

To be sure, economic development and demographics alone are not enough to guarantee Olympic success.

1m ago

The most incredible election in French history

With many losers and very few winners, it is the most astonishing election in the country’s modern history.

2m ago

The Hardening of Soft Power

International-relations theorists generally distinguish between soft and hard power. Soft power refers to the exercise of political influence through flexible,

4y ago

Why the EU election was a win for Macron

Though the final vote tally might seem to suggest otherwise, the European Parliament elections, held between May 23 and 26, were a strategic success for French President Emmanuel Macron. There are four reasons why this is so.

5y ago

Algeria’s moment of truth

To understand what is behind the mass protests in Algeria, it helps to remember that the country’s outgoing president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, held that office for two decades, and served as foreign minister as far back as 1963, the year John F Kennedy was assassinated.

5y ago

The Macron Doctrine?

French President Emmanuel Macron invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Paris as his first foreign guest, while US President Donald Trump will attend this year's Bastille Day celebrations.

7y ago
August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

The geopolitics of Olympic medals

To be sure, economic development and demographics alone are not enough to guarantee Olympic success.

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

The most incredible election in French history

With many losers and very few winners, it is the most astonishing election in the country’s modern history.

November 10, 2019
November 10, 2019

The Hardening of Soft Power

International-relations theorists generally distinguish between soft and hard power. Soft power refers to the exercise of political influence through flexible,

June 4, 2019
June 4, 2019

Why the EU election was a win for Macron

Though the final vote tally might seem to suggest otherwise, the European Parliament elections, held between May 23 and 26, were a strategic success for French President Emmanuel Macron. There are four reasons why this is so.

April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019

Algeria’s moment of truth

To understand what is behind the mass protests in Algeria, it helps to remember that the country’s outgoing president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, held that office for two decades, and served as foreign minister as far back as 1963, the year John F Kennedy was assassinated.

July 7, 2017
July 7, 2017

The Macron Doctrine?

French President Emmanuel Macron invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Paris as his first foreign guest, while US President Donald Trump will attend this year's Bastille Day celebrations.