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France and Turkey Feud

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"A lose-lose situation", is how France’s former ambassador to Turkey sees the effect on Franco-Turkish relations of a bill to penalise genocide denial. François Picard’s panel looks at the timing and the trouble with politicians making laws about history.

DEBATE
  • François DOPFFER. Former French Ambassador to Turkey;
  • Bahadir KALEAGASI. International Coordinator, Turkish Industry & Business Europe (from Brussels);
  • Nicolas TAVITIAN. Board member, AGBU Europe (from Brussels);
  • Anne-Elisabeth MOUTET. Columnist, The Sunday Telegraph.

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Homegrown terror (part 2)

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Homegrown terror
23/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Homegrown terror

With attackers who stick around the crime scene to brag, a lot has changed since the July 2005 London bombings. After last year’s Toulouse shootings and last month’s attack on the Boston marathon, François Picard’s panel looks at homegrown terror made in Britain.
Iran: no more surprises? (part 2)
22/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Iran: no more surprises? (part 2)

Is the outcome of Iran’s presidential election a foregone conclusion or will the protest vote coalesce around one candidate? François Picard’s panel argues over just how much the clerics control the process.
Iran: no more surprises?
22/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Iran: no more surprises?

Is the outcome of Iran’s presidential election a foregone conclusion or will the protest vote coalesce around one candidate? François Picard’s panel argues over just how much the clerics control the process.
More English? Non merci (part 2)
21/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

More English? Non merci (part 2)

Is loosening a ban on English-language classes in French universities akin to waving the white flag of surrender or a way of getting the French in on the global conversation? Passions run high in a debate that splits both academics and politicians.

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France Turkey Feud

by Anonyme - 25/01/2012 - 01:33

Turkey accusing France of being racist is ridiculous given Turkeys bullying of its neighbours and occupation and ethnic cleansing of Cyprus. Unfortunately Turks are so wrapped up in nationalism they are unable to recognise human rights or examine their weong doings. Well done France.

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