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Radio 4,21 Jan 2013,45 mins

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The day's news and analysis, with Roger Hearing. As President Obama is sworn in for a second term, we'll be looking at the challenges ahead. The Republicans in Congress today signalled a change of strategy on the country's debt problem - we'll be exploring the chances of a deal between the President and his opponents on Capitol Hill. And abroad, will his administration retreat further from its role as the "world's policeman"? Former US National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski gives us his expert opinion. Plus - on the eve of the Israeli election, Paul Moss explores the crucial role of the Arab Israeli vote.

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