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France Versus the World, Part One |  |
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France is poised to elect a new president. And as the era of Jacques Chirac comes to an end, we take an in depth look at how France defines itself, its citizens, and its role in global affairs. | |
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In diplomatic and political circles France has a reputation for being an independent actor. Four years ago, President Jacques Chirac ensured that France was the western world's most vociferous opponent to war with Iraq. The BBC’s Lucy Ash examines France's role on the world stage. |
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In France, the issues of immigration and identity are inseparable. And identity is a key issue in the current election campaign there. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Lucy Ash continues her report from France, with an examination of what it means -- to be French. |
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| THE CHANGING WORLD is the sister documentary series of PRI's The World. Each week, we offer American radio listeners two in-depth documentaries from the BBC World Service that probe issues critical to our understanding of our evolving world. |
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