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Romney & the rest (part 2)

Mitt Romney by default? With his opponents divided, the front-runner is already thinking about the autumn. François Picard's panel looks at the Republican field and at how, more than ever, the race to unseat the incumbent is also a race for cash.

  • Stuart HAUGEN. Former president, Republicans Abroad France;
  • Zachary MILLER. Democrats Abroad France;
  • Régis LE SOMMIER. Deputy Editorial Director, Paris Match;
  • Josh KRAUSHAAR. Executive Editor, National Journal Hotline (from Washington).

Watch the first part here. 

French embassy in Libya attacked: Mali backlash?
23/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

French embassy in Libya attacked: Mali backlash?

Was it revenge for the offensive in Mali or retaliation for the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi? Perhaps it was a message to stay out of Libya as the country struggles towards becoming a democracy. Laura Baines and her guests discuss the many theories following the attack on the French embassy in Tripoli.
Mali conflict: Once the French have gone... (part 2)
22/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Mali conflict: Once the French have gone... (part 2)

French lawmakers have given the green light to keeping troops in Mali. Operation Serval began in January, and since then, al Qaeda-linked jihadists have been chased out of Mali's towns and cities. French troops have already begun to leave and the government says that just 1,000 soldiers will remain until the end of the year for training purposes. Laura Baines and her guests discuss whether Mali is really on the path to peace.
Mali conflict: Once the French have gone...
22/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Mali conflict: Once the French have gone...

French lawmakers have given the green light to keeping troops in Mali. Operation Serval began in January, and since then, al Qaeda-linked jihadists have been chased out of Mali's towns and cities. French troops have already begun to leave and the government says that just 1,000 soldiers will remain until the end of the year for training purposes. Laura Baines and her guests discuss whether Mali is really on the path to peace.
Obama's worst week: terror, tragedy and a stinging political defeat (part 2)
18/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Obama's worst week: terror, tragedy and a stinging political defeat (part 2)

From bombs in Boston to a massive blast in Texas, and now a stinging defeat on a hard-fought gun control bill, has this has been the worst week so far for Barack Obama's presidency? Can the US president regain the political upper hand and heal a polarized nation?
Obama's worst week: terror, tragedy and a stinging political defeat
18/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Obama's worst week: terror, tragedy and a stinging political defeat

From bombs in Boston to a massive blast in Texas, and now a stinging defeat on a hard-fought gun control bill, has this has been the worst week so far for Barack Obama's presidency? Can the US president regain the political upper hand and heal a polarised nation?

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