News in Brief Viewfinder: A Missile Test in France An Exocet missile undergoes testing on May 30th, 2017, in western France. Pacific Standard Staff
Economics Viewfinder: Making Pet Food in France A man works in a production line of the Nestle Purina plant on May 18th, 2017, in central France. Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief France’s Presidential Elections Have Ended, But Its Electorate Is Still Divided France has been actively grappling with its identity, and this election was one piece of this inward engagement Donna A. Patterson
News in Brief Emmanuel Macron’s Win Marks a ‘Defeat of Populism,’ Analysts Say But legislative elections in June may force the center-left candidate to work with French rightists. Massoud Hayoun
News in Brief The Week in Photos: From an Election in France to Protests in Belgrade Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Viewfinder: Marine Le Pen Celebrates Election Results in France National Front leader Marine Le Pen addresses activists in Hénin-Beaumont, France, following her second-place finish in the opening… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief The Danger of Underestimating Russia’s Influence in France Fears of Russian meddling in a French vote reflect an overt and covert influence campaign. By Sebastian Rotella… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief A High-Stakes Election in France Could Empower an ‘Axis’ of Populism Low turnout could work in the far-right’s favor, but the second round could prevent a win. By Massoud… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Viewfinder: A Farming Crisis in France The word HELP, formed by a farmer in his wheat field in Athée-sur-Cher, denounces the crisis in France’s… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Viewfinder: Protesting Inequality in French Guiana Members of the 500 brothers collective gather outside the prefecture on April 2nd, 2017, in Cayenne, French Guiana,… Pacific Standard Staff