Egypt under Morsi: showdown over new constitution (part 2)

The learning curve of democracy or a power grab? François Picard’s panel argues over Mohamed Morsi’s mad dash to a December 15th referendum on a draft constitution, amid a tense standoff between the president and Egypt’s judges.

DEBATE

By Anelise Borges

Abdul MAWGOUD R. DARDERY. Member of Parliament, Freedom and Justice Party (from Luxor, Egypt);
Cherine FOTY. Egyptian-American attorney;
Eberhard KIENLE. Research Director, CNRS;
Matthieu MABIN. Senior Correspondent, France 24.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Christopher Davis.

Watch the first part here.

Presenter

François Picard

03/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

Arab World: What future for Christians?

After the New Year’s Eve suicide attack against a Christian Coptic church in Alexandria, François Picard’s panel argues over the roots of polarisation between Christians and Muslims: is it the work of a radical fringe or is there just less room today for common ground in an Egypt where religious faith on all sides continues to rise?

31/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

China bucks the trend (Part 2)

Another year, another great leap forward for the Chinese economy. François Picard’s panel discusses how rising growth has sparked rising expectations, with strikes, calls for higher wages and debate over free speech.

31/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

China bucks the trend

29/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

2010: the year in Africa (second part)

From Africa’s first-ever FIFA World Cup to the improbable rise of Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria, François Picard’s panel looks back at some of the defining moments of 2010 on the continent, including starkly contrasting outcomes to the most open elections ever in Ivory Coast and Guinea.