‘Governments abide by values we all stand for, including democracy and gender equality”

As France seeks to recalibrate its presence in regions of Africa facing political upheaval, while remaining attentive to accusations of neocolonial overreach, Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Eléonore Caroit, Lawyer and France’s Minister Delegate for the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Ms. Caroit describes a delicate balancing act: safeguarding French nationals, supporting democratic transitions, and preserving influence without overt interference. The Minister Delegate frames France’s strategy as one oriented towards dialogue with civil societies and youth, an implicit acknowledgment that state-to-state relations can be fragile following a coup and when a government’s legitimacy is contested. Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, and Gabon all require a vision of diplomacy that is situational rather than formulaic, a recognition that each political crisis requires its own unique approach.Original Article