As a longtime writer on French politics who was critical of François Hollande’s performance since the feckless early days of his presidency, it’s gratifying to report that Hollande is finally taking the measure of his job and the responsibility it carries. Re-forged in the crucible of terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday, November 13, Hollande is showing unexpected talent for statesmanship. His boldness is legitimized by circumstances, the fact that ISIS chose France and not some other country to stage the most complex, damaging assault in its explosion into globalized terrorism. Hollande has new stature among American, Russian and Muslim …read more
Source: The Huffington Post
