Four more years: Will a re-elected Obama be emboldened?

After winning re-election, Barack Obama might just have a stronger hand as he negotiates a deal on the country's debt. So argues François Picard’s panel, which points to a US election vote that favoured moderates over hardliners.

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Steven ERLANGER, New York Times Paris Bureau Chief;
Stéphanie ANTOINE, France 24 Business Editor;
Christopher DICKEY, Paris Bureau Chief and Middle East Regional Editor, Newsweek;
Denis DEMONPION, Le Nouvel Observateur;
and our correspondents:
Laura BAINES in Washington;
Nathan KING in New York;
Philip CROWTHER in Boston.

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Programme prepared and produced by Shamira Muhammad, Yann Pusztai and Mary Colombel

Presenter

François Picard

24/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Portrait of a tyrant: who is the real Gaddafi? (Part 2)

In power for over 40 years, Libya’s Muammar Gadhafi is the Arab world’s longest serving leader. He was once dubbed the mad dog of the middle east by US President Ronald Reagan and this week he lived up to his nickname by promising to annihilate his opponents in a ranting hour long speech. Just how far is Gadhafi prepared to go in order to hold on to power?

24/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Revolt in Libya: is it time to intervene? (Part 1)

The dream that began in Tunisia and Egypt has turned in to a nightmare in Libya. Hundreds are feared dead in a brutal crackdown ordered by Colonel Gadhafi. Given the rapprochement between Libya’s firebrand leader and the west in recent years, is it now time for the international community to intervene and protect the Libyan people from Gadhafi’s wrath?

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24/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Revolt in Libya: is it time to intervene?

23/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Arab awakening: has France mishandled the regional revolutions? (Part 2)

The French government has appeared out of touch and wrong footed by recent events in the Middle East. There’s been a series of gaffes linking the foreign minister to Tunisia’s ousted President and President Sarkozy is urging his ministers to favour France in the future, when it comes to foreign holidays. What can France do to restore its influence in the region?.