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Inside Ukraine: Euro 2012 co-hosts under scrutiny

While the outside world focuses on the jailing of emblematic opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, the co-hosts of Euro 2012 have other axes to grind, like the vasts sums that have disappeared while preparing for the tournament. François Picard's panel reacts to Gulliver Cragg's travels across Ukraine.

DEBATE
  • Anton KOSLOV, Associate Professor, American Graduate School of International Diplomacy;
  • George-Frederick JEWSBURY, Historian, "Centre d'Etudes des Mondes Russes" EHESS;
  • Gulliver CRAGG, France 24 Correspondent;
  • Andrij KARASHCHUK, Professor, Institute of International Relations of Kiev National Taras Shevchenko University.

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    Programme prepared and produced by Wassim Nasr, Anelise Borges and Mary Colombel

Ukraine: Putin's Hard Bargain (part 2)
26/11/2013 - The Debate

Ukraine: Putin's Hard Bargain (part 2)

This week was supposed to be all about Vilnius, where a European Union Eastern Partnership summit opens on Thursday. Ukraine was to be the big star as it sealed loans and closer trading ties with Brussels. That is, until Russia made a more appealing offer. Kiev's about-turn prompted the biggest demonstrations in the country since the pro-Western Orange Revolution of 2004. The iron curtain may be no more, but could Europe now be headed for another East versus West deep freeze?
Ukraine: Putin's Hard Bargain
26/11/2013 - The Debate

Ukraine: Putin's Hard Bargain

This week was supposed to be all about Vilnius, where a European Union Eastern Partnership summit opens on Thursday. Ukraine was to be the big star as it sealed loans and closer trading ties with Brussels. That is, until Russia made a more appealing offer. Kiev's about-turn prompted the biggest demonstrations in the country since the pro-Western Orange Revolution of 2004. The iron curtain may be no more, but could Europe now be headed for another East versus West deep freeze?
Iran: Landmark Deal or Historic Mistake?
25/11/2013 - The Debate

Iran: Landmark Deal or Historic Mistake?

What's the knock-on effect of a deal on Iran's nuclear program? A seminal moment for the region that will open prospects for peace elsewhere like in Syria, or, as the Israeli prime minister put it, an historic mistake? François Picard's panel discuss.
Violence Against Women: What's the Trend?
25/11/2013 - The Debate

Violence Against Women: What's the Trend?

According to the United Nations, up to 70% of women will experience sexual or physical violence during their lifetime. What progress is being made in the ongoing battle for women's rights? François Picard puts the question to his panel of guests.
Afghanistan: The Endless War? (part 2)
21/11/2013 - The Debate

Afghanistan: The Endless War? (part 2)

As elders in Kabul vote on letting 15,000 US-led troops stay on for another decade, France 24 brings you an exclusive report from Kapisa province, where one year after the French forces pulled out, the Taliban are emboldened. Government forces in the region seem ill at ease, whilst many schools and hospitals have closed. Is the return of the Taliban inevitable, or, 12 years on, are we witnessing an endless war?

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