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June 07, 2018 Moscow Calling: What legacy for putin's World Cup?
One week ahead of the kick-off of the 2018 World Cup, what legacy for Russia and its president? At the outset of what's on paper his final term, Vladimir Putin is manning the phones for his annual direct line call-in show. Taking calls from listeners, from "what's it like being president" to complaints over rising petrol prices. Ministers and regional governors stand at attention to field grievances. A format that projects all of Russia's strengths and perhaps its weaknesses. Produced by: Charles WENTE, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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June 06, 2018 Facebook in China: Data sharing inside the great wall
Facebook has been accused of carelessness and cynicism, but could the company's behavior be treasonous? The social media giant insists it was only offering "the user experience" of its services when it did business with the likes of Huawei and TCL, Chinese firms flagged since 2012 by the US for their ties to a state apparatus that long before Donald Trump's trade row accusations, stood accused of espionage. A storm in a Chinese teacup or did Mark Zuckerberg compromise consumer privacy? Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Alessandro XENOS, Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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June 04, 2018 Europe's Migrant Crisis: EU states split on migration policy future
As more die at sea trying to reach Europe from North Africa, our panel discusses where the real migration solution lies. Italy's new far-right Interior Minister, Matteo Salvini, calls for an even tighter clampdown on borders. France today cleared out two migrant camps in Paris. Many will eventually face deportation, back to the EU state where they first entered the bloc. Some want to stay in France, others want to go elsewhere. The problem it seems is all around; solutions hard to come by. Produced by: Daniel BARNEY, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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June 01, 2018 Russian journalist’s faked murder: A propaganda coup for whom?
In today’s Debate we turn our eye to events in Ukraine these past few days, where officials announced the murder of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, only for him to appear – alive – on TV the following day. This was all part of an unusual, complicated plot aimed at catching the person, or people, who really were trying to kill him. We ask: might this backfire on Ukraine? Or has this raised awareness of the real dangers faced by journalists who dare to speak out against Vladimir Putin? Produced by Daniel BARNEY and Tommaso MAZZANTI.
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May 30, 2018 Italy: Is it contagious? Political crisis spooks Europe and markets
Italy's technocrat interim prime minister may never form a government. Will the Italian president call early elections or try again to cut a deal with an unprecedented populist coalition? Will a founding member of the EU be led by eurosceptics? With no clarity on the horizon, the now-steadied European markets may falter. Why is the backlash against traditional politics still growing, with new parties blowing up the old left vs right divide? When the dust settles, what will Europe look like? Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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May 29, 2018 How to fix Libya? Paris conference brings together rival factions
France's president calls it a historic day for Libya. A conference in Paris bringing together most, but not all the major players in the conflict that's splintered the country since the 2011 fall of Muammar Gaddafi. They've agreed on a December 10th date for presidential elections and before that, a September 16th date to agree on electoral ground rules for the vote. In which order do they impose reconciliation, get Libyans to draw up a constitution and stage elections? Produced by Yan PUSZTAI, Alessandro XENOS, Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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May 28, 2018 Italy in crisis: Will coalition collapse stoke populist backlash?
Has Italy's president just saved his country and his continent from chaos and self-destruction or has Sergio Mattarella stoked an anti-establishment backlash by rejecting the will of the people? Was the president right to refuse 83-year old Paolo Savona, an economist who argued against the creation of the euro? We ask our panel and size up the scenarios ahead a technocratic government? Snap elections? Both? Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Alessandro XENOS, Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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May 24, 2018 After Iran, North Korea: Trump scraps summit, Macron and Putin react
It was only a month ago, France's president was in Washington trying to convince Donald Trump to stay in the Iran nuclear deal. Now Macron has landed in Russia to discover the latest surprise out of Washington. From Saint Petersburg and the sidelines of an economic forum, Macron and Vladimir Putin digesting the news that Trump has sent a letter to Kim Jong-Un cancelling that June 12th summit with the North Korean leader in Singapore. Where do Trump's deeds and statements leave Macron and Europe? Produced by Andrew HILLIAR, Alessandro XENOS, Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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May 24, 2018 Apology accepted? Facebook's European charm offensive
Mark Zuckerberg's European apology tour comes the same week that the EU starts implementing its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Can Europe save the world from the excesses of social media? François Picard’s panel warns of the need to rein in tools like Facebook that stoke intolerance and tribal instincts.
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May 22, 2018 From Foe to Friend? Iraq: The makeover of Muqtada al-Sadr
Coalition-building time after Muqtada al-Sadr wins Iraq's general election. The onetime arch-nemesis of US-led forces in Iraq fled to Iran after his sectarian militia was run out of Baghdad a decade ago. The cleric is back with a reformist agenda drawing in seculars and the left. Is his "Iraq first" message for real? His bloc can only rule in a coalition. So between US troops in Iraq to train the national army and Shia militias funded by Tehran, who will have the ear of Iraq's next government? Produced by: Charles WENTE, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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