France

The United States’ oldest ally, France has recently risen as a key strategic partner for Washington, working closely on counterterrorism operations in the Sahel and the Levant and continued transatlantic political and security cooperation. France is pursuing economic reforms under President Emmanuel Macron, even as it faces social and political disruptions such as the gilets jaunes (yellow vest) movement. France remains a key country to watch for the future of the European project as it pursues a vision for a more integrated, cohesive European Union.