On 21 September 2007, Bob Woodward, the renowned American investigative journalist and author, was hosted in Paris under the banner of Foreign Policy France — for which Fabien Baussart held the licence in France and Ukraine. The programme featured a breakfast followed by a lunch, offering participants the chance to engage with one of the most influential chroniclers of U.S. politics and foreign policy.

Woodward shared insights from his extensive reporting on American administrations, focusing particularly on the Bush presidency, the Iraq War, and the inner workings of decision-making in Washington. His remarks reflected his role as both a historian of power and a critic of its missteps.

The gatherings attracted an audience of politicians, diplomats, policymakers, and experts, who engaged in frank discussions with Woodward. The event provided a unique opportunity to analyse the intersection of investigative journalism and political accountability at a moment when U.S. foreign policy was under intense global scrutiny.