SocietyNo, France is not ‘burning’

The article argues that France is experiencing another episode of unrest, not nationwide chaos, and that violence must be understood in its different forms: injustice, revolt and repression. It traces those forces through episodes including the French Revolution and the Paris Commune, and says social violence can also persist in seemingly peaceful conditions.

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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-11-01 07:56Original