Egypt under Morsi: showdown over new constitution

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 second part here.

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François Picard

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