Washington and the Arab world

Don't make a push for democratic change in Egypt if you can't back it up. So warns one of François Picard's panellists as guests debate the relative merits of George W Bush's Freedom Agenda, and note the contrast between the Obama administration's silence after Egypt's allegedly rigged legislative elections and its call for more free speech today.

DEBATE

A debate with François Picard and guests:

Former US Ambassador to Morocco Marc GINSBERG, White House advisor on Middle East under President Carter
Marina OTTAWAY , Director, Middle East Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Mona ELTAHAWY, Freelance Egyptian journalist (http://www.monaeltahawy.com/)
Douglas HERBERT, France 24 International Affairs editor

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Programme prepared by Yi Song and Perrine Desplats

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François Picard

15/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Revolution in the Arab World: is Algeria next? (Part 2)

The recent revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt have given hope to millions of people living under autocratic regimes across the arab world. Leaving aside the revolutionary success in Tunisia and Egypt, we've also seen protests break out in Yemen, in Jordan and most recently, in Algeria.

15/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Revolution in the Arab World: is Algeria next?

10/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Making babies: are we playing God? (part 2)

As France reviews its bioethics legislation, news of the birth of the country’s first "saviour sibling" sparks condemnation from the Catholic Church. François Picard’s panel argues over the distinction between helping parents start a family and the fear of designer babies.

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10/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Making babies: are we playing God?

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09/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

French politicians caught out (part two)

French politicians suddenly find themselves caught out in a whole new way by change in the Arab world. Be it the foreign minister in Tunisia or the Prime Minister in Egypt, both enjoyed free rides and perks during their Christmas vacations.

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Egyptian blackout

by Anonyme - 28/01/2011 - 02:28

The Egyptian government is blocking internet and SMS services in the entire country tomorrow in order to hide the human right violations that will be committed against the demonstrators. Mubarak is trying to put Egypt under a media and communications blackout. Word needs to get out to the international community in order to prevent the Egyptian regime from committing violence against protesters. SHARE!!!!