Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer Gives French View on U.S. Elections
November 07, 2012
France Culture: "On the eve of the U.S. elections: Do we understand America?”
As a member of France Culture's US Observers Club, Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer discussed the state of transatlantic relations, commented on Transatlantic Trends 2012 key findings, critically analyzed the French press coverage of the U.S. elections, and discussed the political and economic dynamics driving the U.S. elections. She was joined by Professor Steven Ekovich from the American University in Paris and Professor James Cohen from University Sorbonne Paris 3. Listen here (French).
France Culture: "Obama's Reelection: What Implications for the Rest of the World?"
Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer was France Culture's special guest. During a 45 minute interview, de Hoop Scheffer commented on Barack Obama's reelection and the challenges that the President will face, both domestically and internationally. Dick Howard, professor of philosophy at Stony Brook University joined the discussion on foreign policy. Listen here (French).
France Info: "Obama looks for a compromise"
Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer discusses Barack Obama's future challenges in finding compromises with the Republican party. She also discussed the pressing domestic issues Obama will tackle and the future of transatlantic relations. Watch here (French).
France 5: C dans l'air- "Obama : An Extended Hand to Romney"
Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer was joined by Prof André Kaspi, historian of the United States, Pascal Boniface, director of the Institute for Strategic and International Relations and François Clémenceau, reporter for the JDD in New York. Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer discussed domestic and international challenges facing the Obama administration. Watch here (French).
Les Echos : "Obama's Priority: Reducing the Budget Deficit"
Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer was interviewed about the domestic challenges facing the Obama administration and the future of the Republican party. Watch here (French).



