Since the election of President Donald J. Trump, a president whose political viewpoints are entrenched by nativism, protectionism, and an apparent fondness for Russia, some analysts have made the claim that German Chancellor Angela Merkel is now the leader of the free world. Being at the forefront of the Syrian refugee crisis by maintaining Germany’s open-door refugee policy, and her intense support for free trade, it is understandable to comprehend why analysts assume that the mantel as protector of “Western Values” is now held by Angela Merkel. However, following the aftermath of President Donald J. Trump’s poisonous trip to Europe, there is now a new contender for the title “leader of the free world”, President Emmanuel Macron of …show more content…
After showing strength towards President Trump, Macron further showed that his spine is made of titanium during his meeting with Russian czar Vladimir Putin. Per BBC, President Macron warned Putin that the use of chemical weapons would be faced by an “immediate response”. BBC also added that Macron accused pro-Kremlin news outlets Russia Today and Sputnik to be “organs of influence and propaganda”, and discussed the allegations of the persecution of gay men in Chechnya.
Furthermore, it is perhaps fitting that the meeting transpired in the Palace of Versailles. Analysts have been keen to remark on the role that the Palace has played in France and Russia’s historic cordial relationship, due to Peter the Great’s visit to Versailles during his tour of Europe. However, Versailles is also a callback to a time when France was once the regional hegemon of Europe, and the leading cultural and scientifically advanced state in the world. By meeting with Putin in Versailles, Macron is showering his bid for leader of the free world with historical legitimacy.
Moreover, Macron’s warning towards Putin regarding chemical weapons in Syria shows the distinct advantage that Macron has over Chancellor Merkel in holding the title “leader of the free hold.” Macron’s threat is credible, not only does France have its oven independent nuclear deterrent, France’s armed forces have the
Every country has its own agenda for its people and purpose for it’s military. Looking at the world nations, France is one of the most advanced nations that are currently an ally to the United States (US). Looking at the political, economic, and military situation of France can best describe the type of ideals and direction of focus the society has and will continue to have over the next few years or more.
His concept of war in order to obtain peace, is a modern outlook that for many frenchmen justified their cause. Because the monarchy is continuing to foster unjust treatment for their people, the people of France have no choice other than
Ryan, criticized Trump’s remarks on Thursday. The group of Republicans listed many reasons that “Mr. Putin amounts to an adversary of the United States, not a potential ally.” Ryan said he disagreed with Trump's characterization of Putin, and instead called the Russian leader "an aggressor that does not share our interests" and someone who "is violating the sovereignty of neighboring countries." It is clear that Hillary as well as other Republicans don’t agree with Mr. Trump. Where this opposition comes from is clear as most Americans have a negative opinion of Mr. Putin. A May NBC/Wall Street Journal survey found that “59 percent of Americans had an unfavorable opinion of Putin, while just 8 percent held a favorable view.” But Trump’s views may be related to the 2013 agreement to collect and destroy Syria’s chemical weapons that Mr. Putin arranged, which averted the potential American-led airstrikes that Mr. Obama had threatened. Angela E. Stent, a professor at Georgetown University, said, “I think [Trump] genuinely admires Putin as a strongman who gets things done.” Mr. Trump emphasized in a different interview with NBC on Wednesday that he “did not necessarily endorse the political system Mr. Putin has erected,” but brought up questioning about “the United States being a divided country because of comparatively weak leadership.” Trump not only embraces his relationship
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In the article, Trump stirs outrage after he lashes out at the Muslim parents of a dead U.S. soldier, by Jose A. DelReal and Anne Gearan, it summarizes that Donald Trump does not have what it is to be a president. Most of this has come from the fact that because his actions stirred commotions amongst the press and caused for people to think he does not have the qualities such as compassion to be president. Other people even went on to say that what he says is not even normal and worthy of saying that he has no redeemable qualities. As a result, from this event, a man named Khizr Khan talked back in opposition against Trump in his ideals about Muslims and immigrants. Afterwards, Trump gained an overwhelming amount of backlash from this and he
George W. Bush led the country during a time of great challenge and change. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the global war on terror, the war in Iraq, and the economic downtown of 2008 are just some of the major events that Bush had to contend with during his time in office. At different times, President Bush was both the most popular president and one of the least popular presidents in American history.
George W. Bush was the 43rd president of the United States. In one speech he answered the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a possible attack on the White House by saying “our strong country” ("George W. Bush - Address to the Nation on 9-11-01 Speech"). Bush did this by telling the country what he first would immediately did following the attacks. Bush then stated what he will be doing continuously after the attacks for future prevention against more attacks. President Bush also thanked all those who were on the planes that stood up to overcome the hijackers and all those who were on the first responders teams who help evacuated people and get them to safety after the first attacks. Bush’s speech will have the rhetoric analyzed. The life of Bush and when he runs for the elections will also be analyzed.
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In the most recent American presidential election, Donald Trump was chosen to be the next American president. But he did not do this by gaining the majority of votes by the people, and he has not had a previous government job before running for president. This has most of the population of America worried about the things to come and
In 1991, a former KGB agent, largely unknown by the public, was appointed deputy mayor of the city of St. Petersburg in Russia--assuming his first position in politics. This event would mark the beginning of a long political career for the future president of Russia, Vladimir Putin.With support from wealthy and powerful friends and organizations, Putin would rapidly rise up the ranks of the Russian government, eventually becoming Prime Minister of Russia in 1999, and soon after, being elected President in 2000; a position that would empower him for the next 17 years and evidently make him the most powerful man in the world. The sources in my research provide evidence of actions/events involving Putin’s Russia and/or opinions of these actions
This dissertation will discuss Angela Merkel’s Leadership style and ethics during the Euro crisis. It will also compare Angela Merkel’s leadership style to servant leadership style. It will also describe how servant leadership may or may not change the outcomes of the Euro crisis. In the closure of the dissertation, I will discuss my own leadership philosophy.
This dissertation will discuss Angela Merkel’s Leadership style and ethics during the Euro crisis. It will also compare Angela Merkel’s leadership style to servant leadership style. It will also describe how servant leadership may or may not change the outcomes of the Euro crisis. In the closure of the dissertation, I will discuss my own leadership philosophy.
Citation- Price, Munro. The Road from Versailles: Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and the Fall of the French Monarchy. New York: St. Martin 's Press, 2003.