About this episode

The episode discusses the implications and perceptions of military parades, focusing on France's recent Bastille Day event.

France offered a show of military force and European unity during Emmanuel Macron’s last Bastille Day parade. Is there such a thing as a good display of military might? Our panel, including Michael Binyon and Elisabeth Braw, discuss.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Michael Binyon, Elisabeth Braw

Topics covered

• military parades
• Bastille Day
• European unity
• military might
• government
• society

Keywords

• military parade
• Bastille Day
• Emmanuel Macron
• European unity
• military might

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Places: France

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