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France, Middle Powers and the Quest for a New Global Order
The global order is under assault from major powers. Normative and geopolitical revisionism have become widespread. This picture calls for a new partnership to reform and remake the international multilateral system, as well as to uphold rules, norms, and values. It is the middle powers that can take on this role. As both a middle power and a leading European actor, France is well-positioned to assume such a role.
In this seminar, Tristan Aureau and David Behar will reflect on how France views the evolution of the global order and the role of the middle powers in remaking the international multilateral system.
Key Questions:
How can France, Europe and Middle Powers make a common cause for a new multilateral order?
What values, principles and priorities should underpin such a partnership?
What role should France and Europe play in upholding international law and rebuilding bridges with the Global South?
Date:
19 February 2026, 17:30
Venue:
Venue to be announced
Speakers:
Tristan Aureau (Director, Centre for Analysis, Planning and Strategy, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France),
David Behar (Deputy Director of the Centre for Analysis, Planning and Strategy, French Foreign Ministry, France)
Organiser contact email address:
webmaster@balliol.ox.ac.uk
Host:
Professor Faisal Devji
Booking required?:
Not required
Booking url:
https://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/events/2026/february/19/france-middle-powers-and-quest-new-global-order
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editor:
Yingying Jiang
