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The meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Joe Biden in Rome (Italy) raises many questions. Is their handshake symbolic or is it just a communication tool? Elements of answers with the political scientist Nicole Bacharon.
For political scientist Nicole Bacharon, a specialist in the United States, this meeting between the two heads of state constitutes a real attempt at rapprochement after the submarine crisis, but also constitutes a communication tool on the part of Emmanuel Macron and Joe Biden. This meeting made it possible to reopen the dialogue and clear the ground. However, the political scientist recalls that French and American interests may diverge, hence Emmanuel Macron’s desire to demand concrete measures from the United States.
Nicole Bacharon adds that France and Europe thought that with the election of Joe Biden, relations would be easier than with Donald Trump. Nevertheless, the specialist of the United States specifies, citing the examples of Bush, Obama and Trump, that each American president is capable of undoing the policies pursued by his predecessor. For the political scientist, the confidence is not total and it would be astonishing if it is.