Latest update: 18/06/2013 

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Clément Therme, Editor of "Iran and the Challenges of the Twenty-First Century"

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Iran expert Clément Therme talks to FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian about the country’s dire economic situation and suggests that the Supreme Leader’s bottom line is preventing total collapse, which could mean giving his new president much more latitude in nuclear negotiations with the West.

THE INTERVIEW
Adama Dieng, UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide
15/06/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Adama Dieng, UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide

FRANCE 24 hosts Adama Dieng. He argues that, despite international failures over Syria, the UN’s doctrine of “responsibility to protect” has had a positive impact in other conflicts such as Mali. He also addresses accusations that the International Criminal Court unfairly targets Africans, and says he hopes that more cases will be tried by national authorities rather than by the ICC.
Patrice Paoli, French Ambassador to Lebanon
13/06/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Patrice Paoli, French Ambassador to Lebanon

In Beirut, France 24’s François Picard meets the French Ambassador to Lebanon, Patrice Paoli. Hezbollah’s growing involvement in the Syrian conflict has dragged Lebanon deeper and deeper into an explosive situation. Tensions and clashes between Lebanese communities and fighting across the Lebanon-Syria border make Patrice Paoli fear for the country’s stability.
Karen Mirzoyan, Nagorno-Karabakh's Foreign Policy Chief
12/06/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Karen Mirzoyan, Nagorno-Karabakh's Foreign Policy Chief

The unresolved dispute between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian secessionists living in the landlocked enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh is often called a "frozen conflict". But as tensions run high in the region, some fear it could be the perfect tinderbox for a broader regional war. Douglas Herbert asks Nagorno-Karabakh's Foreign Policy Chief whether he fears more fighting to come.
Vladimir Kara-Murza, Member of the Coordinating Council of the Russian Opposition
11/06/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Vladimir Kara-Murza, Member of the Coordinating Council of the Russian Opposition

Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza says that gains in recent mayoral elections bode well for bigger tests in Moscow later this year and in 2014. But Armen Georgian puts it to him that, with President Putin’s approval ratings still comfortably above 60%, the opposition is failing to break through the wall.
Sam Rainsy, Cambodian opposition leader
10/06/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Sam Rainsy, Cambodian opposition leader

Last week, Thailand denied entry to Sam Rainsy, Cambodia’s opposition leader. With elections in Cambodia set for July, Bangkok seems to be walking on eggshells and unwilling to upset its neighbouring country’s head of state. Cyril Payen, France 24’s correspondent in Thailand, met Sam Rainsy in Singapore to discuss the upcoming election and Prime Minister Hun Sen’s track record.

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