New French President Nicolas Sarkozy hopes his party's striking victory in the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday will provide a strong mandate to govern and seal his ideological win over the French socialism.

Counterterrorism expert John Robb explains how a software development theory can describe modern insurgencies.

The World Bank, flagship of the world’s international development funds, faces questions about its relevance as a scandal topples its president and a series of smaller challengers sap its authority.

CFR's Célia Belin discusses the recent French presidential debate and the challenges, persistent unemployment and security issues, facing the candidates.

An interactive timeline exploring the history of U.S.-France relations.

Several high-profile cases show bloggers’ new political influence, but repressive regimes are fighting back.

Buoyed by the private sector, lawmakers appear more ready than ever to consider emissions controls linked to climate change.

Despite foot-dragging on climate change, the United States has a strong history of environmental legislation, which could provide models for future greenhouse gas reduction efforts.

Three new candidates—and one familiar spoiler—are trying to impress a skeptical French public as they compete to succeed a weakened Jacques Chirac.

France has been reviewing its military doctrine in Africa, with a new emphasis on multilateralism. But events in Chad suggest unilateral action remains on the table.