After the dictators: how to build an Arab democracy

There's turmoil in Egypt amid fears the army is misusing its power and thwarting the path to freedom. Libya's new leaders are set to unveil a government made up of moderates. Tunisia's first democratically elected constituent assembly is getting down to business with its first session. Political change evidently takes many different forms across the Arab world. So just how long does it take to move from dictatorship to democracy?

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Nadim SHEHADI, Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House;
Christopher DICKEY, Newsweek Magazine's Paris Bureau Chief; Mideast Editor and columnist for The Daily Beast;
Moncef CHEIKH ROUHOU, MP, National Constitutional Assembly in Tunisia; Professor of International Finance in Paris;
Walid PHARES, Professor, National Defense University;
Edward McMILLAN-SCOTT, Vice-President of the European Parliament
Watch the second part.

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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.