Latest update: 17/12/2010 

- France - French politics - integration - Islam - religion


Philip S. Gorski, professor of sociology at Yale University

No Flash warning
To take advantage of all the features on FRANCE24.COM, please click here to download the latest version of Flash Player.

Marc Perelman talks to Philip S. Gorski, professor of sociology and co-director of the Center for Comparative Research at Yale University. They speak about 9/11 and its impact on religious freedom and the place of Islam in the West.

THE INTERVIEW
Sam Rainsy, Cambodian opposition leader
10/06/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Sam Rainsy, Cambodian opposition leader

Last week, Thailand denied entry to Sam Rainsy, Cambodia’s opposition leader. With elections in Cambodia set for July, Bangkok seems to be walking on eggshells and unwilling to upset its neighbouring country’s head of state. Cyril Payen, France 24’s correspondent in Thailand, met Sam Rainsy in Singapore to discuss the upcoming election and Prime Minister Hun Sen’s track record.
William Lawrence, North Africa Project Director at the International Crisis Group
06/06/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

William Lawrence, North Africa Project Director at the International Crisis Group

Libya and Tunisia should implement transitional justice, not a justice of exclusion, argues Dr. William Lawrence, North Africa Project Director for the International Crisis Group. Lawrence speaks to France 24 about the potentially destructive effects of Libya’s Isolation Law – aimed at purging Gaddafi-era officials – and about a similar legal project that’s being prepared in Tunisia.
Morris L. Reid, US Democratic strategist
05/06/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Morris L. Reid, US Democratic strategist

France 24's Armen Georgian speaks to veteran Democratic strategist Morris Reid, who worked for Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. He gives us the state of play six months into Obama’s second term, and dissects the Republican culture wars that are emerging in the early jockeying for the 2016 presidential election.
Alex Petriashvili, Georgian Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration
04/06/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Alex Petriashvili, Georgian Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration

Alex Petriashvili, Georgia's Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, speaks to Christophe Robeet. They discuss the recent attack of gay rights activists by a large group of protesters - including priests - in Tbilisi. Alex Petriashvili also discusses Georgia’s commitment to joining the European Union.
Jean-Hugues Simon-Michel, French Ambassador to the UN Conference on Disarmament
03/06/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Jean-Hugues Simon-Michel, French Ambassador to the UN Conference on Disarmament

Melissa Bell speaks to Jean-Hugues Simon-Michel, French Ambassador to the UN Conference on Disarmament, about the UN General Assembly's adoption of the treaty on the international trade in conventional weapons. Adopted in April but up for ratification by UN this week, the treaty is the first text that seeks to control the global trade in arms and ammunition.

React to the article
Comment this article typing your message in the above text zone. Please note that this is limited to 1500 characters or less.
(0) Reactions
Read more
Close