Putin's World

They say it’s now a multipolar world but East vs West comparisons creep often into conversation when you discuss Moscow’s foreign policy. François Picard’s panel looks at Russia’s insistence on arming Syria and its more nuanced view of Iran.

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Oleg KOBTZEFF. Historian and Geographer, American University of Paris;
Meir JAVEDANFAR. Middle East Analyst, Meepas (from Tel Aviv);
John LAUGHLAND. Director of Studies, Institute of Democracy and Cooperation, Paris;
Robert PARSONS. France 24 International Affairs Editor.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Yi Song, Pauline Heilmann.

Watch the second part here.

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François Picard

30/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Tibet: A losing battle?

With China going from strength to strength, is the outside world's resolve wavering over Tibet? François Picard's panel reacts to France 24's undercover reporting on Beijing's "Sinicization" - enforced assimilation - of the Tibetan capital.

29/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Gay marriage: What will it change? (part 2)

As France celebrates its first same-sex wedding, François Picard's panel looks at the backlash from conservatives and religious groups against gay marriage and adoption.

29/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Gay marriage: what will it change?

As France celebrates its first legal same-sex wedding, François Picard's panel looks at the backlash from conservatives and religious groups against gay marriage and adoption.

28/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

The death of the Swedish model? (part 2)

Riots in Stockholm, rising income inequality... As the world wonders what has happened to the one-time poster child for social democracy, François Picard's panel takes a hard look at the long-touted Swedish model.

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