Turning Point: Statehood

The National, CBC

September 27, 2011

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We ask our Turning Point foreign affairs panel these crucial questions; What has happened to the Arab Spring? Are Syria and Yemen on the brink? And is Mahmoud Abbas' bid for Palestinian statehood at the United Nations a dangerous moment, or the wake-up call the world has been waiting for? Our panelists debate and discuss these issues, with a particular focus on Canada's role.

Panelists included:

  • Ashraf Hegazy, Executive Director, Dubai Initiative at Harvard University
  • Dr. Samantha Nutt, Executive Director, War Child Canada, and author of "Damned Nations"
  • Mark Sedra, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Waterloo, Ontario
  • Janice …

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