Join historian Claudia Dunlea Ph.D., for a compelling exploration of Charles de Gaulle’s bold foreign policy and enduring legacy. From the founding of the Fifth Republic amid the Algerian War to his dramatic clashes with U.S. presidents during the Cold War, de Gaulle fiercely defended French sovereignty on the world stage. Dr. Dunlea examines key moments including France’s exit from NATO, opposition to British entry into the EEC, and early diplomacy with Eastern Bloc nations while addressing claims of anti-Americanism and antisemitism. As today’s leaders revisit Gaullist ideas of strategic independence, this timely lecture offers valuable insight into the lasting influence of one of France's most iconic statesmen.