Erdogan on tour: can Turkey set the Arab world straight?

Turkey's prime minister is enjoying rock star status on his "Arab Spring" tour of Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya. Is Recep Tayyip Erdogan carving out a bold new role for his nation or - as Yedioth Ahronoth's Gil Mihaely puts it - has Erdogan simply been dealt an excellent hand?

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Gil MIHAELY. Columnist, Yedioth Ahronoth;
Mervé OZDEMIRKIRAN. Turkish lecturer of Political Sciences at Sciences Po Paris;
Elie ABDEL HAYE. Executive Committee, Lebanese Forces;
Mustafa AKYOL. Columnist for Star and Hurriyet Daily News, Author of "Islam without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty" - from Istanbul.

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François Picard

07/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

War in Syria: Will spillover spark regional conflict?

More than two years after the Syrian revolt began, the conflict has taken a frightening turn in recent days with Israel striking Damascus twice, Syria threatening to retaliate and growing evidence that chemical weapons may have been used. With Lebanon ever so fragile, Turkey on edge, Jordan flooded with refugees and an international community still deeply divided, could we be witnessing the perfect storm that will plunge the whole region into conflict?

06/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande's first year (part 2)

"Unhappy birthday, Mr. President!" Today, François Hollande's mandate is one year old. But it has been a long and painful 12 months for the French President. Marc Perelman and his guests discuss the French presidency's ups and downs over the past year.

06/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande's first year

02/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Germany envy (part 2)

The just rewards of a virtuous model and a talented generation, or is an unprecedented all-German UEFA Champions League final the future of a Europe where new "financial fair play" rules suit the Bundesliga better than its rivals? François Picard’s panel looks at Germany’s winning football model.