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Top political minds from around the world analyse global powers and their agendas.

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Marwan Bishara is an author who writes extensively on global politics and is widely regarded as a leading authority on US foreign policy, the Middle East and international strategic affairs. He was previously a professor of International Relations at the American University of Paris.

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The Reckoning: From Obama to Trump
Marwan Bishara examines President Obama’s legacy following Donald Trump’s victory and what this means for America.
Published On 19 Jan 2017
From: Empire
Spreading the good word about America
Marwan Bishara talks with USAID’s Kristi Ragan and Voice of America’s David Ensor about the role of their institutions.
Video Duration 13 minutes 49 seconds
Published On 31 Dec 2014
From: Empire
McAmerica: The Success Secrets of Brand USA
Empire examines the allure of Brand America as American soft power continues to be unrivalled anywhere in the world.
Video Duration 46 minutes 56 seconds
Published On 27 Dec 2014
From: Empire
Obama and Media: The Mystery
Empire goes to Washington DC to demystify the relationship between political power and the media in the US.
Video Duration 47 minutes 34 seconds
Published On 1 Dec 2014

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