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Putin's World (part 2)

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They say it’s now a multipolar world but East v West comparisons creep often into conversation when you discuss Moscow’s foreign policy. François Picard’s panel looks at Russia’s insistence on arming Syria and its more nuanced view of Iran.

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  • Oleg KOBTZEFF. Historian and Geographer, American University of Paris;
  • Meir JAVEDANFAR. Middle East Analyst, Meepas (from Tel Aviv);
  • John LAUGHLAND. Director of Studies, Institute of Democracy and Cooperation, Paris;
  • Robert PARSONS. France 24 International Affairs Editor.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Yi Song, Pauline Heilmann.

Watch the first part here.
 

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China in Africa
26/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

China in Africa

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