“The lack of global leadership makes very dangerous the situation”

Discover the vision of the founder of the French Institute of International Relations on geo-political perspectives of the international scene.

Thierry de MontbriaL backtrack on the breakdown of balances, the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the threat that Daech impose today, the role of Turkey and the Iran in conflicts and reactions of the West in front of those new mains issues.

Read the full interview (in french) on “Les Echos” website


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