Opinion Papers 2021

Speaking in a demonstration in favor of Alexei Navalny and the political prisoners in Russia. Paris January 31^st 2021

- Interview (in German) with Bild Zeitung on Nord Stream 2 and French position, February 1^st 2021.

- « L'Europe et les gouvernements démocratiques doivent marquer un coup d'arrêt à la répression du peuple russe », Op-ed on our initiative co-signed by 27 European and British politicians and intellectuals, Le Grand Continent, February 7^th 2021. Op-ed also published in German, Italian, Spanish et Polish by the same journal, and also in Ukrainian by Espresso TV and in Russian by grani.ru. Some excerpts have been quoted by RFI, Mediapart and L'Orient-Le Jour.

- « L'Europe, la puissance et le droit », L'Ena Hors les Murs, n° 502, December 2020 (Published in February 2021).

- « Pour l'Europe, il ne peut y avoir d'équivalence entre Chine et Russie, d'un côté, et Etats-Unis, de l'autre », Interview with La Revue civique, February 20^th 2021.

- « Le vent tourne-t-il pour Vladimir Poutine ? », The Conversation, March 3^rd 2021, republished by La Tribune under the title: « Navalny vs. Poutine: le vent tourne-t-il pour le chef du Kremlin ? », March 6^th 2021, and by Le Monde Arabe, March 15^th 2021. Translated into Finnish in the online journal Vepaa Venäjä, March 19^th 2021.

- « Ne laissons pas Bachar al-Assad réécrire la guerre » (with Marie Peltier, Garance Le Caisne, Matthias Bruggmann and Nicolas Hénin), Libération, March 9^th 2021.

- « Appartenir à l'Europe oblige au respect absolu de la dignité humaine et de la transparence démocratique » (with Fabien Chevalier), Le Monde, March 11^th 2021.

- “Is the Wind Changing for Vladimir Putin?”, The Conversation, March 10^th 2021.

- “Putin's Russia: The Litmus Test for Europe”, Wszystko Co Najwazniejsze, April 7^th 2021 (in French, « La Russie de Poutine - le test décisif pour l'Europe » and in Polish, « Rosja bedzie w koncu wolna »).

- “Part 1: French Diplomacy: What Values Shape Our Alliance?”, The Cosmopolitan Globalist, April 9^th 2021.

- « L'alliance des démocraties envisagée par Joe Biden est-elle possible ? », The Conversation, April 11^th 2021.

- “Europe Must Push Joe Biden's 'Alliance of Democracies'”, The Conversation, April 12^th 2021, republished by Forum.eu (also in German, Polish, Spanish, Greek and French).

- « Election présidentielle en Syrie : “C'est une sinistre farce” », Interview with L'Express, April 18^th 2021.

- “Part 2: French Diplomacy: What Values Shape Our Alliance?”, The Cosmopolitan Gobalist, April 20^th 2021.

- “Enough Warnings: Europe Must Act on Russian Killings”, Politico, May 5^th 2021, republished by Dave's News, World Capital Times and Ukraine Today.

- « La Russie, le crime et nous », Ouest France, May 8^th 2021.

- “Can New Iran Talks Avoid Mistakes of the Original JCPOA?“, EU Observer, May 11^th 2021.

- “Understanding Russia“, Desk Russie, n° 1, May 14^th 2021; in French: « Comprendre la Russie ».

- « Avion détourné par la Biélorussie : l'UE doit prendre des sanctions fortes, il y a de sa crédibilité », Interview with L'Express, May 24^th 2021.

- “Russia: the banality of crimes and its strategic consequences“, Desk Russie, n° 2, May 28^th 2021; in French : « Russie : de la banalité du crime et de ses conséquences stratégiques ».

- “They tortured Raman: Will European and American leaders be up to the challenge of history?“, Desk Russie, n° 3, June 11^th 2021; in French: « Sauver Roman ! Les dirigeants européens et américains seront-ils à la hauteur de l'histoire ? ».

- “The lawsuit brought against Catherine Belton by Russian oligarchs: a red alert for Europe”, Desk Russie, n° 3, June 11^th 2021; in French: « Le procès intenté à la journaliste Catherine Belton par des oligarques russes : une alerte rouge pour l'Europe ».

- “Why is Political Risk Analysis So Often Blind?”, Tenzer Strategics, June 13^th 2021.

- “How Realistic is Realpolitik?”, Tenzer Strategics, June 15^th 2021.

- “Why Joe Biden must make Vladimir Putin lose”, Politico, June 16^th 2021.

- “Is the U.S. Truly Back?”, Tenzer Strategics, June 19^th 2021.

- “Can the EU Achieve Strategic Autonomy? On the Maturity of EU's Foreign Policy”, Tenzer Strategics, June 24^th 2021.

- “'Soft' propaganda: an invisible and invasive threat”, Desk Russie, #4, June 25^th 2021; in French : « La “propagande” douce : une menace invisible et invasive ».

- “How Can Ministries of Foreign Affairs Frame a Strategy of Influence?”, Tenzer Strategics, June 25^th 2021.

- “Is EU enlargement Policy Braind Dead ?”, Tenzer Strategics, June 27^th 2021.

- “What's At Stake With Belarus. Saving Belarus From the Grip of The Russian Regime”, Tenzer Strategics, June 29^th 2021.

- “European policy Toward Russia begins in the East”, Atlantic Council, July 1^st 2021.

- “Democracy in the Middle East. Why it's not a Western Whim”, Tenzer Strategics, July 2^nd 2021.

- “Why the Recognition of Crimes for Which There Is No Statute of Limitations Is Crucial for the Security of Democracies”, Tenzer Strategics, July 4^th 2021.

- “The Russia factor may partially explain France's divergent policies in Chad and Mali”, Euronews, July 6^th 2021.

- “How Well Can (Democratic) Governments and International Organizations Communicate About Foreign Policy? Communication in an Era of Confusion”, Tenzer Strategics, July 6^th 2021.

- “Lawfare: Weapon of the Future of Sting of the Fly?”, Tenzer Strategics, July 9^th 2021.

- “Do 20-Year Forecasts in the Field of International and Security Policy Tell Us Anything Interesting? Method and Decision”, Tenzer Strategics, July 11^th 2021.

- “How Can France Design Its Foreign Policy? Principles, Constraints, Objectives, Achievements”, Tenzer Strategics, Juy 14^th 2021.

- “Is Germany in Danger of Becoming Europe's Weak Link? Power of Action or of Blocking?”, Tenzer Strategics, July 17^th 2021.

- “Why the Prospect for Ukraine to Join the European Union and NATO Must Be Seriously Considered. But the European Destiny Comes First”, Tenzer Strategics, July 19^th 2021.

- “Syria: Will the West Ever Take Its Strategic Defeat Seriously? Fiteen Theses for Action”, Tenzer Strategics, July 22^nd 2021.

- “Corruption and Foreign Influence: Time To Be Consistent. Europe Must Strengthen Its Legislation”, Tenzer Strategics, July 24^th 2021.

- “Russia's Ukraine according to Putin: How this propagandistic narrative risks reaching the West”, Desk Russie #6, July 24^th 2021; in French: « L'Ukraine russe selon Poutine : comment ce récit propagandiste risque d'atteindre l'Occident ».

- “Will the West Be Able to Win the War of Narratives Against Dictatorships? Intellectual Indigence and Strategic Disaster”, Tenzer Strategics, July 26^th 2021.

- “Make Biden European Again. What European Policy For the United States?”, Tenzer Strategics, July 29^th 2021.

- “A World Without a Present. When History Creates Its Own Demise and Oblivion”, Tenzer Strategics, July 31^st 2021.

- “Does It Still Make Sense fo Talk About the World Order? Vain Lamentation or Concrete Agenda?”, Tenzer Strategics, August 5^th 2021.

- “This is not a Cold War anymore”, Wszystko Co Najwazniejsze, August 7^th 2021 (in Polish, “To już nie jest zimna wojna”).

- “Do Western Societies Have the Capacity to Resist Foreign Threats? The Missing Link in the Fight Against the Manipulation of Information”, Tenzer Strategics, August 13^th 2021.

- “Why Afghanistan's Fate Is Not Primarily a “Regional” Issue. Systemic Risks and Unlikely Normalization”, Tenzer Strategics, August 19^th 2021.

- “The Misadventures of a Restrictive Notion: The National Interest. Foreign Policy Debate and National Interest”, Tenzer Strategics, August 26^th 2021.

- “The Taliban against Russia? Neither alliance, nor fight”, Desk Russie #7, August 27^th 2021 ; in French: « Les talibans contre la Russie ? Ni alliance, ni combat ».

- “Does the American Withdrawal from Afghanistan Signal the Time for a Geostrategic Europe? What Are the Conditions for a Credible Breakthrough?”, Tenzer Strategics, September 1^st 2021.

- “War Lands vs. Peace Zones: A New Division of the World? Does It Matter Strategically?”, Tenzer Strategics, September 2^nd 2021.

- “Are There Good Practices in Strategic Planning in Foreign Policy? How Mistakes in the Decision-Making Process Influence the Strength of Foreign Policy in Democratic States”, Tenzer Strategics, September 9^th 2021.

- « Pourquoi l'OMS doit agir contre la politique chinoise sur le tabac », La Tribune, September 13^th 2021.

- “Are There Years Zero in History? Can Thinking About Tipping Points Inform Foreign Policy Decisions?”, Tenzer Strategics, September 13^th 2021.

- « Le régime russe tente d'appliquer dans les démocraties ses méthodes intimidantes », Le Monde, September 17^th 2021 (Print version dated September 18^th 2021).

- “The Russian State vs. France: Let's not Let Foreign Power Interfere in the Justice of Free Countries. An Affaire d'Etat”, Tenzer Strategics, September 18^th 2021, republished by EU Disinfo Lab, October 1^st 2021

- “As with Covid, EU must help WHO stand up to Chinese tobacco”, Euronews, September 20^th 2021.

- “Can the Fight Against Terrorism Contribute to Building New Alliances? Why Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Is Mostly Useful, but Politically Insignificant”, Tenzer Strategics, September 24^th 2021.

- “Countering Hybrid Threats: Between Common Resistance and Legal Measures”, GLOBSEC, September 29^th 2021.

- Interview (in Estonian) with Postimees (Tallinn), “Venemaa tahab näidata lääne nõrkust” (Russia wants to show Western weakness), October 6^th 2021.

- “Will Turkey Ever Become Our Ally Again? An Erratic Policy With No Future That Must Be Changed”, Tenzer Strategics, October 8^th 2021.

- “What the Countries of Central and Eastern Europe Must Teach Us. The Future of a History Between Hypermnesia and Betrayal”, Tenzer Strategics, October 15^th 2021.

- “Europe can't ignore Chinese Encrochment in Ukraine”, EU Observer, October 22^nd 2021; French translation: « Pourquoi Pékin veut conquérir l'Ukraine ? », Atlantico, November 16^th 2021.

- “How Can Each Singular Person Shape Foreign Policy and Its Understanding. Resistance, Retrenchment and Ignorance”, Tenzer Strategics, October 24^th 2021.

- “Russian propaganda tries to intimidate their critics in Europe”, interview with Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security, Ukrinform, October 27^th 2021.

- “Who is the Real Winner in the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict? Diplomatic Lessons from a Western Failure”, Tenzer Strategics, October 29^th 2021.

- “Does NATO have a Future without a Reaffirmed Alliance? Evidence of Objectives, Uncertainties of Strategies”, Tenzer Strategics, November 1^st 2021.

- Interview (in Finnish) with the newspaper Verkkooutiset about how the Kremlin fosters corruption in the West, November 6^th 2021.

- “Covid-19 and the Tension of the World. Has the Danger of the International Stage Increased with the Pandemic?”, Tenzer Strategics, November 8^th 2021.

- “Does Vladimir Vladimirovich Vote in Europe?”, Desk Russie, #12, November 12^th 2021; in French: « Vladimir Vladimirovitch Poutine vote-t-il en Europe ? ».

- “Welcome to the Refugees! Let's Be Consistent in our Fight Against the Causes of Political Migration”, Tenzer Strategics, November 13^th 2021.

- Interview with Le Temps (Switzerland), « La Pologne est tombée dans le piège que lui tendait Alexandre Loukachenko », November 17^th 2021.

- « Finir le gazoduc Nord Stream 2 ou soutenir l'Ukraine : pourquoi l'Union européenne et la France vont devoir trancher », interview with Atlantico, November 17^th 2021.

- Interview (in Polish) with the Polish news Agency PAP (Polska Agencja Prasowa), “We have an hybrid war on the border with Belarus. Asking Putin for help weakens the EU”, November 19^th 2021.

- Interview with Svet (Slovakia), “Russians have killed more in Syria than the Islamic State. The West is Afraid of Putin” (in Slovakian), November 25^th 2021.

- « Décarbonner notre énergie : un enjeu européen aux conséquences géostratégiques majeures », L'Opinion, November 26^th 2021.

- “The Alliance between Dictatorships Against Liberal Democracies: A Reality? How Can We Act to Prevent it From Solidifying?”, Tenzer Strategics, November 28^th 2021.

- “Historical Comparisons can Lead to Strategic Errors. There is no New Cold War—But That Should Not Reassure Us”, Tenzer Strategics, Decembre 7^th 2021.

- “'Agriculture as sovereignty' under the French EU presidency”, EU Observer, December 9^th 2021.

- “Malignant Influence and counter-influence: Responding to an asymmetrical threat”, Desk Russie #14, December10^th 2021; in French: « Influence maligne et contre-influence : répondre à une menace asymétrique »,

- “Fogs of War or Smoke and Mirrors Tactics? Western Leaders Must not Give In to Putin's Tricks”, Tenzer Strategics, December 11^th 2021, republished by The Cosmopolitan Globalist under the title “Putin's War of Smoke and Mirrors”, December 14^th 2021.

- « Ne laissons pas les dictatures se servir de la justice française pour faire taire les dissidents syriens », collective op-ed with notably Marie Peltier, Nicolas Hénin, Garance Le Caisne, Ziad Majed, Libération, December 14^th 2021 (printed version, December 15^th 2021).

- “The French Presidency of the European Union: What is it aiming for? Could France change the geostrategic course of Europe during its presidency?”, Eastern Europe Studies Centre (Vilnius, Lithuania), December 16^th 2021 ; Lithuanian version.

- « L'Ukraine, ce “projet inachevé pour la postérité de Poutine” », common interview with Natalia Antonova, Ici Beyrouth, December 18^th 2021.

- “What Does Vladimir Putin Want? Ideology, Movement and Destruction”, Tenzer Strategics, December 23^rd 2021; republished by The Cosmopolitan Globalist under the title “What Does Vladimir Putin Want?”, January 12^th, 2022.

- « 2021, une année de répression en Russie : “Poutine se sent tout puissant” », interview with L'Express, December 28^th 2021.

- “Memorial, Universality, Freedom, and Our Sin. This is not an Internal Affair of the Russian Regime, but a Universal Case”, Tenzer Strategics, December 29^th 2021.