The mission of the intellectual, like that of the journalist, is, in theory, to think rationally, free of all subjectivity, on subjects of general interest. Of course, this is never possible. Everyone is determined by his or her life and…
There are many weak signals that prove democracy is in danger everywhere. In many African countries, the word “democracy” has become synonymous with “colonialism”, and many countries that claim to be democratic, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, are…
The current migratory crisis and the Lampedusa tragedy should remind anyone who has forgotten one of the major, deliberate shortcomings of the European project: the stubborn refusal of the founding fathers to define borders, and to give themselves the means…
According to certain sources, the US federal administration recently called a meeting of the heads of the country’s biggest companies to explain, in confidence, that when the war in Ukraine is over (and it will be, sooner or later), the…
Africa is going through a really tough time. After decades of hope in democracy, in the establishment of the rule of law, in peace, in the realization of the importance of continental unity, and in the reduction of poverty, all…
We all know the figures: the world’s population is expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, and even more if the recent trend towards lower school enrolment rates for girls continues. Most of this population will live in developing countries…
India, (for which I have a constantly renewed fascination, nurtured by deep friendships and frequent visits over the decades), will indeed be subject of discussion in France over the next few days. In fact, the fascination for Indias’s growth has…
In almost every country in the world, migration is the subject of lively debate: in the North, the arrival of foreigners in ever-increasing waves is viewed with suspicion, if not hatred. In the emerging countries, there is concern that the…
For several weeks now, an extraordinary diplomatic ballet has been taking place in the countries of the South, about which little is heard in the West: the Chinese Foreign Minister is travelling throughout Africa and the ASEAN countries, while his…
