John R. Bowen, anthropologist, author of 'Can Islam be French?'

Annette Young meets John R. Bowen, anthropologist and author of "Can Islam be French?" Islam is the second most widely practised religion in France, but how do Muslims live their religion in a country which is known for its fierce secularism?

THE INTERVIEW

Douglas Herbert

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Melissa Bell

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Armen Georgian

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Annette Young

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Marc Perelman

French Politics Editor

04/04/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Roger Cohen: 'One France is enough!'

Is US President Barack Obama turning the United States into France? New York Times columnist Roger Cohen worries that too much state intervention could stifle American entrepreneurship.

01/04/2009 - THE FRANCE 24 INTERVIEW

Peter Mandelson, UK Secretary of State for Business

On the eve of the G20 summit in London, FRANCE 24's Raphael Kahane talks to the British secretary of state for business, Peter Mandelson, and asks him what is at stake at this crucial summit for the world economy.

03/04/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Robert E Hunter, Former US ambassador to NATO

What was its purpose if the enemies of the Cold War had ceased to exist? Well since the early 90s, NATO has proven its purpose time and time again - executing major military operations in the Balkans and now, in Afghanistan.

31/03/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Kai Eide: a new strategy in Afghanistan

As the International Conference on the Future of Afghanistan kicks off in The Hague, the United Nations Special Representative to Afghanistan speaks about America’s new strategy in the region and the role of Pakistan.

31/03/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Alain-Gérard Slama, disappointed by the policies of Nicolas Sarkozy

In his new book “La société d’indiférence” (A Society of Indifference) journalist Alain-Gérard Slama paints a critical picture of Nicolas Sarkozy’s style and measures.