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Newsnight: Revolution 2011

Revolution 2011

24/02/2011

BBC Two - Newsnight, Revolution 2011

A special edition of the programme discussing events in the Middle East and North Africa.

Following the recent unrest and protest in the Middle East and North Africa, Newsnight asks what it means for the region, the West and the world. Presented by Gavin Esler.

Presented by Gavin Esler.

As the world watches the extraordinary outbreak of unrest and protest in the Middle East and North Africa, Newsnight broadcasts a special live programme asking what it means for the region, the West and the world. 
 
The team of reporters look at common strands and differences in the protests, who the protesters are, what forms of government are likely to emerge as a result and to what extent Western relations with those governments will have to be recalibrated. 
 
Plus a discussion of recent events and what lies ahead with government players, activists and thinkers alike.

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