In an article published by FigaroVox/Tribune, Arié Bensemhoun, the director of ELNET France, expressed his concern about the upcoming 2027 presidential election in France. He believes that the French political debate is completely disconnected from the real challenges that the country is facing on the international stage.
As the election draws nearer, the public debate in France seems tragically detached from the major strategic fractures reshaping the world. With a high-intensity war raging in Europe, the Middle East in turmoil, and the rise of an International of tyrannies uniting oppressive regimes like Beijing’s monolithic hegemony, Moscow’s violent irredentism, Tehran’s apocalyptic fanaticism, and Pyongyang’s militaristic paranoia spreading across continents, France appears paralyzed.
Bensemhoun points out that French politicians often ignore the root causes of the nation’s challenges and focus on superficial issues like fuel prices and inflation, instead of addressing the geopolitical implications. He emphasizes the need for a sovereign choice in 2027 between resignation and boldness, between accepting decline and reclaiming power.
The dramatic disconnection of French politics from geopolitics and strategy is on full display. Various political factions engage in ideological posturing rather than strategic thinking, failing to acknowledge the complexity of the global landscape and the necessity of preparing for potential conflicts. Bensemhoun calls for a paradigm shift and a reevaluation of France’s diplomatic and military doctrines to ensure the country’s survival and relevance in the evolving world order.
He highlights the importance of rekindling a proactive approach to shaping global events, embracing a more ethical realism that acknowledges the role of military power in upholding national interests. Bensemhoun stresses the need for a doctrinal revolution and the activation of France’s strategic assets to navigate the increasingly confrontational global stage.
Ultimately, he calls for a unified effort to mobilize resources, strengthen the military, and overhaul strategic thinking to confront the looming challenges and assert France’s place in the world. As 2027 approaches, Bensemhoun urges the French people to demand leadership that transcends passive observation of decline and actively shapes the nation’s future.
