Motivated by Russia's conflict with Ukraine and the latter’s desire to join the EU, Macron first proposed the idea of this forum in May, touting its main purpose as a platform for multilateral dialogue and cooperation. But will this disparate ‘club of nations’ fail, like the one proposed by a previous French leader more than 30 years ago? Or will its members actually stand stronger together against Russia’s belligerence?

GUESTS:

Charles Grant

Director at the Centre for European Reform

Philippe Marliere

Professor of French and European Politics at University College London

Jonathan Lis

Deputy Director at British Influence

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