Obama part II: Can the US President cash in on his victory? (part 4)

François Picard and his panel comment on Barack Obama's second inauguration as it happens, with a look at the US President's objectives and challenges for the next four years.

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Dan Hazelwood, Republican GOP Strategist, Founder, Targeted Creative Communications
Leah PISAR, Former communications advisor to President Bill Clinton
China MOSES, Jazz Singer
Christian MALARD, Senior Foreign Analyst, France 3
Christopher DICKEY, Paris Bureau Chief, Newsweek Magazine, Columnist, The Daily Beast
Laurie DUNDON, Former State Department Official, Senior Fellow, Partnership for a Secure America
Gerald OLIVIER, Columnist, Atlantico.fr
James CREEDON, France24 Media Editor
Scott HOLCOMB, Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Bruce STOKES, Director of Global Economic Attitudes, Pew Research Center
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Programme prepared and produced by Christopher Davis, Anelise Borges and Mary Colombel

Presenter

François Picard

07/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

War in Syria: Will spillover spark regional conflict?

More than two years after the Syrian revolt began, the conflict has taken a frightening turn in recent days with Israel striking Damascus twice, Syria threatening to retaliate and growing evidence that chemical weapons may have been used. With Lebanon ever so fragile, Turkey on edge, Jordan flooded with refugees and an international community still deeply divided, could we be witnessing the perfect storm that will plunge the whole region into conflict?

06/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande's first year (part 2)

"Unhappy birthday, Mr. President!" Today, François Hollande's mandate is one year old. But it has been a long and painful 12 months for the French President. Marc Perelman and his guests discuss the French presidency's ups and downs over the past year.

06/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande's first year

02/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Germany envy (part 2)

The just rewards of a virtuous model and a talented generation, or is an unprecedented all-German UEFA Champions League final the future of a Europe where new "financial fair play" rules suit the Bundesliga better than its rivals? François Picard’s panel looks at Germany’s winning football model.