Empire S02E05 · The sun never sets

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It once ruled a quarter of the world, but what is so great about Great Britain? And what gives this faded island off the coast of Europe the right to act like a global power player?

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1. 1 1. 'War on terror' through Muslim eyes2010-01-28In this episode, Empire looks at how al-Qaeda is perceived in the Muslim world. Does the US' so-called 'war on terror' serve only to alienate Muslims, driving them into the arms of
2. 2 2. What future for capitalism?2010-02-23From New York to Dubai and Bangladesh, Empire looks at the impact of US-style capitalism and asks: What does the future hold for crony capitalism? And what are the alternatives to
3. 3 3. US and Iran: The best of enemies?2010-03-31In this episode, Empire asks if US-Iranian relations have taken a turn for the worse. The time for hands extended in friendship has been replaced by menacing fists, as both sides r
4. 4 4. BRIC: The new world order2010-04-29Brazil, Russia, India and China are booming whilst many other countries are struggling economically, or even crashing. When their leaders recently convened in Brasilia for their se
5. 5 5. The sun never sets2010-05-27It once ruled a quarter of the world, but what is so great about Great Britain? And what gives this faded island off the coast of Europe the right to act like a global power player
6. 6 6. Running on empty?2010-06-29What happens when the world runs out of oil? Who and what will be the dominant power in the 21st century?
7. 7 7. Superclass2010-07-29"Should we be worried that the superclass seems to have an ever-expanding reach that bypasses governments and remains unchecked? A new breed has emerged. They set the global agend
8. 8 8. The US between two wars2010-08-26The US stands at a historic crossroads, redeploying its combat troops out of Iraq and surging them in Afghanistan. But are they really leaving Iraq - or just rebranding the occupat
9. 9 9. The Peace Procession2010-09-06Empire looks at the Israeli-Palestinian talks and asks what it will take to reach the promised land.
10. 10 10. Islam and America2010-09-13On the 9th anniversary of 9/11, the fault lines between the US and the Muslim world seem to have expanded. As America's internal cultural wars begin to affect its foreign policy, w
11. 11 11. The UN - Tower of Babble?2010-09-30Empire asks if the United Nations is outdated and whether it can stand up to the challenges of the 21st century.
12. 12 12. The new arms race2010-10-28The world has entered a new arms race, but what justifies this global military addiction?
13. 13 13. Nato: Going Global2010-11-25The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is the largest military force ever assembled, with a potential armed force of more than seven million. But as its original enemies, communism