[20 Dec 2013] The Debate - Turkey-s Tug of War? - English
Turkey\\\'s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is tackling the biggest challenge of his rule from what he describes as a foreign-backed conspiracy to...
Turkey\\\'s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is tackling the biggest challenge of his rule from what he describes as a foreign-backed conspiracy to undermine him and create a \\\"state within a state\\\", in reference to a series of anti-corruption raids and the detention of senior businessmen close to Erdogan as well as sons of three cabinet ministers.
What has led to Erdogan\\\'s declining popularity?
Will he and his party be able to win back public support before the elections next year?
In this debate, we\\\'ll discuss what has gone so wrong for Turkey under AK Party\\\'s rule, including his foreign policies mistakes, and whether what is happening to Erdogan is the result of an evil probe (or) foreign plot.
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[15 Dec 2013] The Debate - Saudi Power Struggle - English
Is the House of Saud on shaky grounds? Well according to various sources, the infighting inside of the tightly controlled monarchy of Saudi Arabia...
Is the House of Saud on shaky grounds? Well according to various sources, the infighting inside of the tightly controlled monarchy of Saudi Arabia is on the rise. And the Intelligence Chief Bandar bin Sultan is at the center of the tug of war. Reportedly he has interfered in overthrowing Egyptian president Mohammad Morsi, attempting to overthrow the Syrian government of President Bashar al Asad also he is allegedly involved in growing violence in Iraq and Lebanon. And now at home, he wants to remove Prince salman bin Abdul Aziz from being next in line to be king.
23m:23s
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