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Egypt: What's the deal?

After weekend exploratory talks that included the Muslim Brotherhood, many feel Egyptian authorities have succeeded in their bid to buy more time. François Picard's panel argues the next move of a leaderless movement.

Mona EL-NAGGAR, Reporter, New York Times Cairo bureau
Ragui ASSAAD, Professor at the Humpfrey School of Public Affairs of the University of Minnesota
Chérine FOTY, Egyptian-American attorney
Eric OLANDER, France 24 Digital media editor

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