On 26 October 2007, Donald Rumsfeld, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, was hosted in Paris under the banner of Foreign Policy France — for which Fabien Baussart held the licence in France and Ukraine. The event consisted of a breakfast followed by a lunch, providing an opportunity for participants to hear directly from one of the most influential and controversial figures of recent U.S. history.

The sessions were moderated by Alexandre Adler and François Roche, who guided the discussion toward the war in Iraq, U.S. defence policy, and the broader security implications for the Middle East and beyond. Rumsfeld offered his perspective on the military strategies pursued during his tenure, the challenges of counter-insurgency, and the evolving nature of global threats.

The gatherings attracted a select audience of politicians, diplomats, policymakers, and experts, who engaged in candid exchanges with Rumsfeld. The event highlighted both the contentious legacy of his leadership at the Pentagon and the continuing debate over the U.S. role in shaping post-war Iraq and international security.