France - beyond the burqa ban

As France starts enforcing a ban on the burqa, François Picard’s panel bemoans the lack of dialogue with those who practice the Muslim faith in the EU nation with the largest Muslim population.

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Jalila HEGHLI-PEUGNET. Researcher in Europe-Mediterranean partnership, American University of Paris.
Véronique RIEFFEL. Director, Institute of Islam cultures. Author, "Islamania"
Mildrade CHERFILS. Paris correspondent, Global Post

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François Picard

25/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

After Tunisia, Egypt?

With a social network-powered protest, an ageing president and an election due in September, is Egypt en route to becoming another Tunisia? Not quite yet, warns François Picard’s panel, but the warning signs are there, especially if the cost of living keeps rising with oil prices and inflation.

21/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

Showdown in Lebanon (Part 2)

As regional mediation efforts fail, is it back to the brink of civil war in Lebanon ? Guests mull over what went wrong in joint Saudi-Syrian mediation and explain why is the investigation into one man's assassination – former premier Rafik Hariri – is enough to trigger a regional crisis.

21/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

Showdown in Lebanon

As regional mediation efforts fail, is it back to the brink of civil war in Lebanon? Guests mull over what went wrong in joint Saudi-Syrian mediation and explain why the investigation into one man's assassination – former premier Rafiq Hariri – is enough to trigger a regional crisis.

19/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

China flexes its muscle (part 2)

China and the United States may be at odds over trade and currency, but some worry a lot more about Beijing’s growing military might. Some even wonder if the Chinese president is the one calling the shots.