SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Judy Staveley. Photo: Barry Morgenstein. History has always depended upon witnesses. Before archives become authoritative and anniversaries acquire ceremony, someone must first decide that a moment is worth recording. A letter is saved. A photograph is captioned. An interview is transcribed. A journalist notices what others have passed by. Speaking with Dr. Judy Staveley, Founder and CEO of The Platform Magazine, during America’s 250th anniversary year, I was struck by ho

Some journeys are measured in miles. Others are measured in the people we meet, the perspectives we gain, and the quiet transformations that occur along the way. When I sat down with Aurélie Barrial, founder of Le Bottin Mondial, I expected to hear the story of a successful entrepreneur who had created an international directory for French professionals living abroad. Instead, I discovered something far richer. What unfolded was a conversation about identity, generosity, resi

Every day, Americans place their trust in a government they rarely see at work. They drive across federally funded bridges without thinking about the contracts that made them possible. They board airplanes protected by advanced defense systems, benefit from lifesaving medical research, rely on secure digital infrastructure, and watch astronauts launch into space, seldom considering the complex machinery operating behind each achievement. Long before a military aircraft takes

History is rarely erased in dramatic fashion. More often, it disappears quietly beneath layers of patriotic storytelling, selective memory, and national convenience. The American Revolution, perhaps more than any other founding myth in the modern Western world, has long occupied this delicate space between historical reality and carefully curated legend. For generations, Americans have embraced the image of determined colonial patriots defeating the greatest empire on earth t

Inside FQM's Conversation with Jan Jekielek One of the most important moments of the FQM Magazine D.C. Inaugural Gathering at La Maison Française at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., was an onstage conversation with Jan Jekielek, recipient of the FQM Author of the Year recognition for his book Killed to Order. The discussion explored journalism, truth, human rights, and the emotional weight of investigating some of the darkest realities of the modern world. Publisher

Laura Weissbecker, Gallop of the Horse On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, Franco-American singer, actress, and author Laura Weissbecker unveils Gallop – Year of the Horse, a pop single recorded and produced in Los Angeles, available worldwide since February 27, 2026. Inspired by her experience on the international blockbuster Chinese Zodiac, directed by and starring Jackie Chan, the song celebrates the spirit of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac — a symbol of freedom, stren

Alain Baraton’s latest book is set in Paris. From the shared garden to the feminist garden as well as to the political and military garden..

French Explorers Jean-Louis and Elsa Pény-Étienne Share Polar Missions and Vision in San Diego

David Serero, a trailblazing director and artist, has dedicated his career to fostering inclusivity and cultural representation. Known...