The World Next Year: from new Islamist governments to US and French elections

François Picard and his panel discuss the Arab revolutions, the financial crisis and other important events of 2011 and their implications for 2012. Also on the agenda in this new year are elections in France and the US - can Barack Obama and Nicolas Sarkozy be re-elected?

THE WORLD THIS WEEK

Steven ERLANGER, Paris Bureau Chief, New York Times;
Patrick SMITH, Editor in Chief, The Africa Report;
Christopher DICKEY, Paris Bureau Chief, Newsweek Magazine;
Aude BARON, Editor in Chief, 'Le Plus-Nouvel Obs' (Le Nouvel Observateur).
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François PICARD

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26/02/2010 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - from February 22 to 26 (part 2)

In this edition: analysis of the situation in Afghanistan, both from a military and political perspective; and what to make of Barack Obama's marathon televised debate with Democratic and Republican lawmakers on healthcare reform.

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The World This Week - from February 22 to 26 (part 1)

In this edition: Nicolas Sarkozy's visit to Gabon and Rwanda; questions remain after the liberation of French hostage Pierre Camatte from Mali; the assassination of Algeria's chief of police; and a mixed week in Afghanistan with military progress reported in Helmand coming before a deadly Taliban attack in Kabul.

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The World This Week - from February 15 to 19 (part 2)

This week: Obama meets with the Dalai Lama, what will China do? Mahmoud Al-Mabhouh’s assassination: Dubai police claim Mossad implication. Climate: Yvo de Boer quits, the Giec targeted by climate change sceptics. Military Coup in Niger: junta holds Tandja. AfPak: US offensive 1 week later.

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The World This Week - from February 15 to 19

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The World This Week - from January 18 to 22 (part 2)

Haiti: Obama's reconstruction club that excludes France, Senegal's invitation; Obama: what a difference a year makes; China's great leap forward; Lessons for South Africa's World Cup; and was it a good idea to let Angola host a football tournament? Here are the topics François Picard will tackle with his guests:

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