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They say it’s now a multipolar world but East vs 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 second part here.

Catholic Church: Going soft on contraception? (part 2)
22/11/2010 - THE DEBATE

Catholic Church: Going soft on contraception? (part 2)

Millions of Catholics around the world were left trying to fathom the pope’s position after Benedict 16th said that in some cases, the use of condoms could be justified. Just last year his holiness said condoms could actually be exacerbating the HIV epidemic in Africa and the only way to curb infection was via abstinence and fidelity. Does this turnaround mean the Catholic Church is finally going soft on condoms?
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Catholic Church: Going soft on contraception? (part 1)
22/11/2010 - THE DEBATE

Catholic Church: Going soft on contraception? (part 1)

Millions of Catholics around the world were left trying to fathom the pope’s position after Benedict 16th said that in some cases, the use of condoms could be justified. Just last year his holiness said condoms could actually be exacerbating the HIV epidemic in Africa and the only way to curb infection was via abstinence and fidelity. Does this turnaround mean the Catholic Church is finally going soft on condoms?
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Religion: are we becoming more intolerant? (Part 2)
19/11/2010 - THE DEBATE

Religion: are we becoming more intolerant? (Part 2)

When Washington wags its finger at France and Europe over growing religious intolerance on the continent, sparks fly on the set of The France 24 Debate. The spat begs some wider question: are we becoming more intolerant and who do you entrust to keep watch over freedom of religion?
Religion: are we becoming more intolerant?
19/11/2010 - THE DEBATE

Religion: are we becoming more intolerant?

When Washington wags its finger at France and Europe over growing religious intolerance on the continent, sparks fly on the set of The France 24 Debate. The spat begs some wider question: are we becoming more intolerant and who do you entrust to keep watch over freedom of religion?
Gastronomy - Do the French still deliver? part 2
18/11/2010 - THE DEBATE

Gastronomy - Do the French still deliver? part 2

The traditional French sit-down meal gets top nods from Unesco, listed as one of humanity's "intemporal" cultural treasures. But sadly in France, the midday meal is less and less a sit-down affair. So what's so great these days about French food and French eating habits? Still quite a lot argues François Picard’s panel in the France 24 Debate.

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