Iran under pressure (part 2)

Is it just sabre-rattling or should we worry about the war of words between Washington and Tehran? François Picard’s panel argues over the impact of sanctions both on the regime and ordinary Iranians.

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Meir JAVEDANFAR. Middle East Analyst, Middle East Economic and Political Analysis Company (from Tel Aviv);
Muhammad SAHIMI. Lead Political Columnist, Tehran Bureau (from Los Angeles);
Ali FATEMI. Professor, American School of Business and Economics;
Rouzbeh PARSI. Research fellow, European Union Institute for Security Studies.

Watch the first part here.

Presenter

François Picard

19/10/2011 - THE DEBATE

The Moody's blues: who has final say on how to fix Europe?

As Nicolas Sarkozy tries to get Berlin to commit to bold decisions at Sunday’s crucial EU summit, a credit warning by Moody’s undermines France’s bargaining position. François Picard's panel argues over the relative weight of credit rating agencies.

18/10/2011 - THE DEBATE

The Shalit Deal: mixed hopes for peace after prisoner swap (part 2)

Is the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange swap proof that the Arab Spring has forced Hamas to review some of its hardline positions? The deal in any case is proof that Hamas can makes deals with Israel, opines Al Quds Al Arabi’s Abdel Bari Atwan.

18/10/2011 - THE DEBATE

The Shalit Deal: mixed hopes for peace after prisoner swap

17/10/2011 - THE DEBATE

Can Hollande beat Sarkozy? Socialists nominate "Monsieur Ordinary" (part 2)

With next May’s French presidential election shaping up as “Speedy Sarko” against “Monsieur Ordinary”, can the moderate Socialist, self-deprecating François Hollande actually win? François Picard argues over the style and substance of the candidates.