Obama fatigue: Is the US president losing his touch? (part 2)

Barack Obama may be stuck in a no-win situation when it comes to the Middle East peace process, but could he have done better? François Picard’s panel looks at the Arab World’s dashed expectations for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

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Zachary MILLER. Chair, Minority Caucus of Democrats Abroad France;
Stuart HAUGEN. Former President, Republicans Abroad France;
Walid PHARES. Professor, National Defense University - from Bucharest, Romania;
Meir JAVEDANFAR. Middle East Analyst, Meepas. Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Centre Herzliya - from Cali, Colombia;
Thierry MARCHAL-BECK. National Secretary, French Socialist Party youth wing.

Watch the first part here.

Presenter

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.