WIDE ANGLE speaks with a private security contractor who responds to criticism that his industry operates outside the law.
Aug 26th, 2009 | 2 comments | 2,536 Views
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Once Upon a Coup: Video: The Controversial World of Private Security Contractors
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Once Upon a Coup: History of Equatorial Guinea
Scroll through this interactive timeline to learn about Equatorial Guinea’s colonial past, transition to independence under a brutal dictator, and ongoing wealth disparity amid new oil revenue.
Aug 25th, 2009 | 4 comments | 2,420 Views
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Once Upon a Coup: China’s Footprint in Africa
China has a voracious demand for resources that Africa possesses. Explore this interactive map to learn where China is extracting oil and minerals from the African continent.
Aug 25th, 2009 | 2 comments | 2,580 Views
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Once Upon a Coup: Filmmaker Notes
Filmmaker Chris Olgiati describes his experience making Once Upon a Coup.
Aug 25th, 2009 | 6 comments | 1,159 Views
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Once Upon a Coup: Preview
Watch a preview of Once Upon a Coup.
Aug 23rd, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,209 Views
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Time for School Series: Preview: Time for School 3
Watch a preview of Time for School 3, the third part of WIDE ANGLE's 12-year series on global education.
Aug 20th, 2009 | 10 comments | 4,789 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: Imprisoned Aid Workers Slideshow
At least 21 Burmese volunteers were imprisoned after they provided assistance to survivors of Cyclone Nargis.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 4 comments | 1,530 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: A U.S. Senator in Burma
This past weekend, Senator Jim Webb (D) of Virginia became the first senior U.S. politician to meet with the leader of Burma's military government, General Than Shwe. WIDE ANGLE discusses the implications with Maureen Aung-Thwin of the Open Society Institute.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 2 comments | 1,276 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: Turning Points in Burmese History
Learn about the major turning points in Burma’s history of colonization, military coups, and popular uprisings and watch rare video footage from the Democratic Voice of Burma.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,800 Views
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