Q&A: Philippe Lecrinier Director of L’agence Francaise du Developpement (AFD) - Damascus Agency
French development bank L’agence Francaise du Developpement – better known as AFD – recently opened its Damascus office. Syria Today sat down with the agency’s head to discuss the organisation’s local mission.
France has shown a tangible reversal in its policy towards Syria over the past two years. But can Damascus really rely on Paris as a credible partner for addressing its foreign policy concerns?
Inter-Arab conflicts, ongoing foreign occupation, the threat of terrorism and failed states all dramatically highlight the need for a robust Arab security organisation.
French development bank L’agence Francaise du Developpement – better known as AFD – recently opened its Damascus office. 
France has shown a tangible reversal in its policy towards Syria over the past two years. But can Damascus really rely on Paris as a credible partner for addressing its foreign policy concerns?
Inter-Arab conflicts, ongoing foreign occupation, the threat of terrorism and failed states all dramatically highlight the need for a robust Arab security organisation.
