PRESIDENT FRANCOIS HOLLANDE ON THE FOREIGN POLICY FRONT

The newly elected French President, Francois Hollande will face significant challenges in the domestic, European and foreign policy arenas. This article highlights some major and pressing foreign policy issues that will be high on the French President's agenda, such as the prospects for the withdrawal of French troops from Afghanistan, mending relations with Turkey, and engaging with the Arab Spring countries. The article also elaborates on the challenges President Hollande will face concerning France's role within the EU.