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The Debate

by FRANCE 24 English

A live debate on the topic of the day, with four guests. From Monday to Thursday at 7:10pm Paris time.

28 episodes

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1

Who gives the kill order? AI and the war in Iran

42:32 Mar 12, 2026

2

A world war? Iran war draws in more than regional rivals

46:07 Mar 11, 2026

3

Trump's war: What's the endgame in Iran?

46:07 Mar 10, 2026

4

Going for broke? Iran war spirals further after naming of Khamenei's son

45:11 Mar 9, 2026

5

How vulnerable is the Gulf? Iran war escalation undermines energy security

46:01 Mar 5, 2026

6

Iran's wartime succession: What direction after Khamenei?

46:01 Mar 4, 2026

7

How far will it escalate? Iran draws in region as Israel, US expand campaign

41:52 Mar 3, 2026

8

From air strikes to boots on the ground? US-Israeli campaign against Iran escalates

43:15 Mar 2, 2026

9

Make-or-break talks? Iran looks to sway Trump and avoid US strikes

46:48 Feb 26, 2026

10

Loosening grip? Trump skirts setbacks in State of the Union speech

42:23 Feb 25, 2026

11

Ukraine allies scramble on anniversary date: Is it Europe's war now?

44:47 Feb 24, 2026

12

Why the threat of a bombing campaign? Trump's Iran gambit

42:19 Feb 23, 2026

13

Justice for all? The Epstein files and the arrest of former prince Andrew

44:39 Feb 19, 2026

14

Fighting for Trump's attention? Russia, Ukraine in rival bids to sway US mediators

45:45 Feb 18, 2026

15

Macron's India charm offensive: Can defence deals draw Delhi closer to Europe?

45:45 Feb 17, 2026

16

The Munich hangover: Security fest or defence insecurities exposed?

42:45 Feb 16, 2026

17

Whatever it takes? EU in race to shore up sovereignty

44:43 Feb 13, 2026

18

Epstein-proof? US Justice Department so far spares Trump

42:28 Feb 11, 2026

19

Inside Iran's crackdown: Legacy of a bloodbath

43:15 Feb 10, 2026

20

Japan's Iron Lady: What will Takaichi do with her landslide win?

43:23 Feb 9, 2026

21

More than just Games: What stakes as Italy hosts Winter Olympics?

43:24 Feb 5, 2026

22

Epstein's world: How many will actually fall from grace?

43:24 Feb 4, 2026

23

Never mind the bloodbath? Trump turns to direct talks with Iran over nukes

42:25 Feb 3, 2026

24

Why the purge? China's Xi sidelines top military brass

43:36 Feb 2, 2026

25

Four more years? Russia-Ukraine war nears two million casualties mark

44:04 Jan 29, 2026

26

After the bloodbath: Will Iran's regime emerge stronger from crackdown?

43:43 Jan 28, 2026

27

The mother of all deals? EU and India sign trade deal two decades in the making

45:03 Jan 27, 2026

28

Above the law? Outrage over ICE killings in Minneapolis

44:59 Jan 26, 2026

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