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The World This Week - December 2nd, 2011 (part 1)

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They ran on an anti-corruption ticket. Now comes the hard part for moderate Islamists in Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco. Also, it may be a marathon but this time, Europe’s leaders need to sprint if they want to save the euro. Finally, why global warming is a "slow burn" news story.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
  • Vivienne WALT. Contributor, Time Magazine;
  • Christopher DICKEY. Paris Bureau Chief, Newsweek Magazine. Columnist, The Daily Beast;
  • Judah GRUNSTEIN. Editor-in-Chief, World Politics Review;
  • Melissa BELL. International Affairs Editor, France 24.

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Can Barack Obama convert his larger-than-expected electoral win into a lasting legacy? With the same fractious balance of power in Washington, François Picard’s panel stands divided over the relative strength of the re-elected president’s bargaining position. Also, the new challenges facing China’s old guard and why politicians are behind the curve when it comes to gay marriage.
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Can Barack Obama convert his larger-than-expected electoral win into a lasting legacy? With the same fractious balance of power in Washington, François Picard’s panel stands divided over the relative strength of the re-elected president’s bargaining position. Also, the new challenges facing China’s old guard and why politicians are behind the curve when it comes to gay marriage.
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Could Hurricane Sandy be Barack Obama's perfect storm? The incumbent halts Mitt Romney’s momentum with just days to go in a very tight race. Also, China’s tricky changing of the guard as well as tales of Greece, Google, and the taxman.
The World this Week - November 2nd, 2012
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Could Hurricane Sandy be Barack Obama's perfect storm? The incumbent halts Mitt Romney’s momentum with just days to go in a very tight race. Also, China’s tricky changing of the guard as well as tales of Greece, Google, and the taxman.

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