"France vs. The Middle East: What Next?" with Michel Gurfinkiel

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The recent elections to the European Parliament indicated a broad shift to the right, largely in protest against years of uncontrolled mass migration from the Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. The left and far-left also made gains, especially in France, with their vociferous criticism of Israel. How much did Middle East conflicts influence the elections? What does the the increased polarization imply for France’s immigration policy? For its Middle East policy?