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France and the Arab World

Examining the French influence in Arab countries

World Service,3 episodes

Episodes

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Algeria
Examining the political and economic influence that France has exerted on Algeria
26 Aug 2004,22 mins
Syria, Hostage Alive
Syria is a former French colony and was a key player in the build up to the Gulf War
01 Sep 2004,22 mins
Act in Unison
France's attempts to encourage Arab countries to act for their own self-interest
10 Sep 2004,22 mins