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On the Line is a lively forum, hosted by Eric Felten, where newsmakers, policy experts, diplomats, activists, academics and journalists discuss world events.  On the Line focuses on the critical issues shaping the future, and gives those issues the vigorous, serious debate they deserve.

On the Line broadcasts worldwide three times each week on VOA Television, and is also heard on VOA radio. Condensed versions of the program can be heard in translation in over 40 languages via VOA radio's language services.

   

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2012年美国总统选战

"NEW EU TREATY"
Leaders of 25 out of 27 European Union countries agreed to a new treaty last week, an effort to stabilize floundering economies in Europe.  Is Europe getting any closer to solving its debt crisis?   
Guest
Pedro Da Costa: Economics Correspondent, Reuters.

 

 

 

 

Statue of democracy made by Chen wei Ming

"DEFEATING AUTHORITARIANS"
What peaceful strategies work in moving from autocracy to democracy? 

Guest
Sharon Wolchik:
Professor, International Affairs, George Washington University;
Author, "Defeating Authoritarian Leaders in Post-Communist Countries"
 

 
   
 
 

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