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The World This Week - April 6th, 2012

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There's one month to go and the argument is on over whether Nicolas Sarkozy’s surge in the polls is enough to ensure the mother of all comebacks. Also, the mess in Mali’s north, and 20 years after the siege of Sarajevo, what lessons apply to Syria?

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
  • Anne BAGAMERY. Senior Editor, International Herald Tribune;
  • Craig COPETAS. Paris-based journalist. Author of "Bear Hunting with the Politburo";
  • Anthony BELLANGER. International Affairs Specialist, Arte;
  • Alberto ROMAGNOLI. Correspondent, RAI TV.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Paul Maakad.

Watch the second part here.

The World This Week - November 16th, 2012
16/11/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - November 16th, 2012

Could the real scandal of the Petraeus affair be the fan following of a top US military brass that will ultimately be associated with failed outcomes in Iraq and Afghanistan? Also, China's not-so-new leadership, the Egyptian president caught out by the escalation between Israel and Gaza, and the romance long gone in the Franco-German couple.
The World this Week - November 9th, 2012 (part 2)
09/11/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - November 9th, 2012 (part 2)

Can Barack Obama convert his larger-than-expected electoral win into a lasting legacy? With the same fractious balance of power in Washington, François Picard’s panel stands divided over the relative strength of the re-elected president’s bargaining position. Also, the new challenges facing China’s old guard and why politicians are behind the curve when it comes to gay marriage.
The World this Week - November 9th, 2012
09/11/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - November 9th, 2012

Can Barack Obama convert his larger-than-expected electoral win into a lasting legacy? With the same fractious balance of power in Washington, François Picard’s panel stands divided over the relative strength of the re-elected president’s bargaining position. Also, the new challenges facing China’s old guard and why politicians are behind the curve when it comes to gay marriage.
The World this Week - November 2nd, 2012 (part 2)
02/11/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - November 2nd, 2012 (part 2)

Could Hurricane Sandy be Barack Obama's perfect storm? The incumbent halts Mitt Romney’s momentum with just days to go in a very tight race. Also, China’s tricky changing of the guard as well as tales of Greece, Google, and the taxman.
The World this Week - November 2nd, 2012
02/11/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - November 2nd, 2012

Could Hurricane Sandy be Barack Obama's perfect storm? The incumbent halts Mitt Romney’s momentum with just days to go in a very tight race. Also, China’s tricky changing of the guard as well as tales of Greece, Google, and the taxman.

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