New Arab Debates - Tunisia

The New Arab Debates - with Tim Sebastian - is your spotlight on the Arab revolutions.

As the Arab world undergoes rapid and fundamental political change, one programme - based at the heart of the turbulent, ongoing events in Cairo and Tunis – will demand answers to the vital questions surrounding these developments. What exactly are the new politicians promising and how far can they be trusted? Who will protect human rights including the rights of women? How can a new generation make itself heard – and how far will the old guard block progress? Where will the new conflicts lie and the new alliances? Essential information for viewers in the Arab world, as well as Europe and America.

On this month's program: “Tunisia's Revolution risks leading to deadlock not democracy”

Speaking for the motion are Lotfi Saibi. He is a founding member of the Afek Tounes party and sits on the party's Steering Committee. He is a Harvard alumni and lectures in Leadership.

Ms Mehezia Labidi-Maiza, a member of the Ennahda party will speak against the motion. She is the Deputy Speaker of Tunisia's parliament and one of the most senior female politicians in the Arab world.

The debate was recorded at: L’Institut National du Patrimoine in Tunisia.