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

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.

Watch the second part.

François PICARD

Presenter

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