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Can Europe save itself?
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Can Europe save itself?

Riots erupted in Paris following the UEFA Champions League final, marking yet another episode of unrest in the French capital and highlighting the persistent undercurrents of violence that continue to challenge public order across Europe. As tensions rise and security concerns deepen, questions are being raised about the socio-political causes behind such volatility and the broader implications for European stability. In this insightful interview, acclaimed journalist and author Hindol Sengupta engages in a wide-ranging conversation with renowned political analyst Come Carpentier de Gourdon. Together, they explore the root causes and far-reaching consequences of the growing unrest in European cities. The discussion delves into: - the persistent violence plaguing parts of Europe, and the complex socio-political dynamics fueling these disturbances; - the evolving defence strategies and shifting security policies of European nations in response to both internal turmoil and external threats; - an in-depth analysis of the Russia-Ukraine war, examining its current trajectory, potential outcomes, and the broader geopolitical reshaping it has triggered; - and much more including the future of European unity in a time of mounting uncertainty. This interview offers a nuanced perspective on Europe's current challenges and what they signify for the continent's future in a rapidly changing global order Chapters 00:00 - 01:11 - Introduction 01:12 - 05:08 - Riots in Paris 05:09 - 08:40 - A persistent lack of integration in Europe 08:41 - 12:50 - Are violent incidents spreading across the West? 12:51 - 21:44 - Is Europe changing its policy on pacifism? 21:45 - 25:13 - Has the Ukraine attack turned the tide of the war? 25:13 - 25:50 - Conclusion #France #Paris #riots #ukraine #russia #europe #EU #europeanunion #globalorder #globalaffairs #foreignpolicy #championsleague #foreignaffairs
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