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Latest update : 2018-07-19

Heavy meddle: Is Russia outmanoeuvring the West?

For those who remember the Cold War, the current news cycle might sound familiar. Maria Butina, a 29-year-old gun rights activist from Siberia, is accused of attempting to infiltrate the Republican Party on behalf of Russian intelligence forces. Meanwhile, the White House seemed to be seriously entertaining a Kremlin request to question the former US ambassador to Moscow, Michael McFaul. Is Moscow outmanoeuvring the West?

Produced by Michele BARBERO, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Jimena MORALES-VELASCO.

By François PICARD

Our guests

Jack BARSKY

Former KGB Agent and Author of 'Deep Undercover'

Jeffrey HAWKINS

Former US Ambassador

Robert PARSONS

Chief Foreign Editor, France 24

Andrey KORTUNOV

Director General, Russian International Affairs Council

William BROWDER

CEO, Hermitage Capital and Author of 'Red Notice'

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India's #MeToo moment: why women are now calling out sexual harassment

A watershed moment for India's #MeToo movement... Only it's not he says, she says... but rather he sues, they come forth. Distinguished newspaperman and academic M-K Akbar says...

2018-10-17 Debate

Where do you draw the line? Brexit deadline summit stumbles over Irish border

The Irish border is the biggest hurdle at a deadline summit on concluding the terms of divorce between Britain and the rest of the European Union. As a safeguard in case there's...

2018-10-16 Debate

Macron malaise: Can the French president reverse his plummeting popularity?

You'd think it would be easy to appoint an interior minister. After a two-week vacancy and several snubs, Emmanuel Macron has settled on loyal insider Christophe Castaner. The...

2018-10-15 Debate

Saudi Arabia under pressure: Crown prince defiant over Khashoggi disappearance

Can Mohammed bin Salman ride out the storm? The Saudi crown prince is defiant over threats of sanctions after the disappearance of Jamal Khashogghi. There's growing outrage over...

2018-10-11 Debate

French club: Rwandan FM tipped to head group of Francophonie nations

The club of French-speaking nations is holding its bi-annual summit in the Armenian capital with at least two reasons to pay attention. For starters, the Francophonie, as it's...

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FRANÇOIS PICARD Presenter

Host of the show since 2010, this Franco-American was RFI’s West Africa bureau chief from 1995 to 1998. He plays it straight on all issues, except for les Bleus in rugby and ice hockey’s New York Rangers!

ANNETTE YOUNG Presenter

Originally from Australia, she is a senior journalist and presenter who has reported from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. When not fronting the network’s show on women’s issues, she is a news anchor and an international affairs commentator.

MARK OWEN Presenter and journalist

News, Sport, any live broadcast situation: he is at home with big interviews, breaking news stories or being hoisted high by celebrating rugby fans! From Liverpool, supports Everton.