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- Arab world - diplomacy - Egypt - Israeli-Palestinian conflict - Syria

Edward P. Djerejian, Former US Ambassador to Syria and Israel

Marc Perelman meets Edward Djerejian, former US ambassador to Syria and Israel. They discuss the political transitions taking place in the Arab world, with a special focus on Egypt. They also examine the Syrian crisis, analysing how a new regime would respect the multi-confessional character of Syria. Finally, Edward Djerejian expresses his hopes for an agreement between Israel and Palestinians during Obama’s last term as president.

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Melissa Bell

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Armen Georgian

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Annette Young

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Marc Perelman

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