- FRANCE 24

25/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago

Philip Crowther meets Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago and Former White House Chief of Staff to President Obama. He explains why in his opinion Barack Obama must be re-elected as president in November. He also tells us about the city of Chicago and explains why he thinks it is a great place to live.

24/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Luis Moreno-Ocampo, International Criminal Court chief prosecutor

Soon to finish his mandate as the first chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis-Moreno Ocampo sat down with France 24 in The Hague to talk about the prosecution of Mohammad Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam, the forthcoming trial of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo and, more broadly, about how the court has in just a few years made a huge impact on world affairs.

23/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, President of Paris Saint-Germain FC

Dan Levy meets Nasser Al-Khelaifin, President of Paris Saint-Germain football club. They discuss a mixed season for the big-spending club, after Montpellier overcame Paris Saint-Germain to win the French league title. There were also good points though, as PSG qualified for the Champions League.

22/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Michelle Bachelet, executive director of UN Women

Melissa Bell meets Michelle Bachelet, executive director of UN Women and former Chilean president. She is leading the UN's work to advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women, and also advocates that the UN's resources be used to meet these critical goals.

19/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Victor Yue Yuan, founder and chairman of the Horizon Research Consultancy Group

Marc Perelman meets Victor Yue Yuan, founder and chairman of the Horizon Research Consultancy Group. They discuss two political events in China that have dominated the news over the past few weeks: the downfall of top politician Bo Xilai, and the departure to the US of blind activist Chen Guangcheng, who fled his house arrest. Can the Chinese political model last?

19/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Ali Soufan, former FBI Special Agent

Marc Perelman meets Ali Soufan, former FBI special agent and expert on Yemen. They discuss the role of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Ali Soufan explains why he believes the Yemen-based branch of al Qaeda is probably the most dangerous of the whole group.

17/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Hervé Ladsous, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations

Christopher Moore speaks to Hervé Ladsous, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, about the deployment of UN observers in Syria. Hervé Ladsous explains that the current situation has no precedent in the history of UN peacekeeping. Although the ceasefire does not exist, the deployment of observers results in a reduction of the level of violence.

16/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Vuk Jeremic, Serbian Foreign Minister

Christophe Robeet speaks to Vuk Jeremic, Serbia's foreign minister. The upcoming presidential run-off will determine the future direction of Serbia. The country is currently split between East and West, between Russia and the European Union.

15/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde tells FRANCE 24's Marcus Karlsson that even an "orderly" Greek exit from the eurozone would pose great risks, but still remains an option if the country's "budgetary commitments are not honoured".

14/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

General Stéphane Abrial, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, NATO

What will be the impact of François Hollande's election on France's role in NATO? What is NATO's withdrawal strategy from Afghanistan? And what impact will European defence cuts have on NATO’s operations? General Stéphane Abrial, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, tells France 24's Philip Crowther what challenges lie ahead for the Atlantic Alliance, just days before the NATO summit in Chicago.