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Nigeria & Iran: The curse of oil subsidies

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Cutting an oil-producing nation's addiction to fuel subsidies can backfire all-too quickly if a government has nothing else to offer. Also, Iran's plans to shut out the internet, and why practical is boring for Republican voters.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
  • Judah Grunstein, Editor-in-Chief, World Politics Review;
  • Ammar Abd Rabbo, Photojournalist, Balkis Press;
  • Hamdam Mostafavi, Journalist at Iran Desk, Courrier International;
  • Nicholas Norbrook, Senior Editor, The Africa Report.

Watch Part One

Produced by Paul Maakad, Christopher Davies, Mary Colombel, Anelise Borges.

The Facebook fiasco - May 25th, 2012
26/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The Facebook fiasco - May 25th, 2012

François Hollande may have the momentum, but who will agree to pick up the tab for eventual eurobonds? Also, why Facebook’s IPO floundered, Egypt’s presidential election, and how the Eurovision song contest put Azerbaijan’s human rights record centre stage.
Eurobonds or Bust? May 25th, 2012
26/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

Eurobonds or Bust? May 25th, 2012

François Hollande may have the momentum, but who will agree to pick up the tab for eventual eurobonds? Also, why Facebook’s IPO floundered, Egypt’s presidential election, and how the Eurovision song contest put Azerbaijan’s human rights record centre stage.
The World This Week - May 18th, 2012 (part 2)
18/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 18th, 2012 (part 2)

From Paris to Berlin to Washington...it's been a busy week for the new French president. Laura Baines' panel assess Francois Hollande's performance in the world this week.
The World This Week - May 18th, 2012
18/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 18th, 2012

From Paris to Berlin to Washington...it's been a busy week for the new French president. Laura Baines' panel assess Francois Hollande's performance in the world this week.
The World This Week - May 11th, 2012 (part 2)
11/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 11th, 2012 (part 2)

François Hollande had better be prepared to hit the ground running. François Picard’s panel expects the next French president to be tested as soon as he’s sworn in, possibly over the looming threat of political and economic chaos in Greece. Also, we look at an historic debate in Egypt and ask whether Barack Obama is really that bold on gay marriage.

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