The new arms race

October 28, 2010

0.0%

Empire - S2 - E12

Mark as watched Rate Forums

The world has entered a new arms race, but what justifies this global military addiction?

Tweet! Telegram Facebook Pinterest

Empire: Season 2 - 13 Episode s

2x1 - 'War on terror' through Muslim eyes
January 28, 2010
In 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 extremist groups? Can the US reverse the tide of military intervention in the region and instead try to reach political solutions that involve all political parties, including repressed Islamic parties? We will also discuss whether the Arab world has an answer to the al-Qaeda challenge.
2x2 - What future for capitalism?
February 23, 2010
From 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 neo-liberal globalisation?
2x3 - US and Iran: The best of enemies?
March 31, 2010
In 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 The time for hands extended in friendship has been replaced by menacing fists, as both sides ratchet-up the rhetoric. Will this mini cold war continue, giving both the US and Iran time and face to get back to the negotiating table, or will the bellicose words lead to a confrontation that neither side wants? Empire finds out.
2x4 - BRIC: The new world order
April 29, 2010
Brazil, 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 second BRIC summit, they all underlined their commitment to a more democratic global governance. Will the emerging powers change the way the world works, or merely grab a bigger share of it? And what future for Brazil on the world's summit?
2x5 - The sun never sets
May 27, 2010
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?
2x6 - Running on empty?
June 29, 2010
What happens when the world runs out of oil? Who and what will be the dominant power in the 21st century?
2x7 - Superclass
July 29, 2010
"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 agenda, ride on Gulfstreams and manage the credit crunch in their spare time. They are anything but elected; they are entrepreneurs and entertainers, media moguls and former politicians - the self-made super rich who are using their money to lay down a new set of global rules. So where did this new global aristocracy come from and who is keeping them in check? Interviewees: Paul Theroux: Writer and novelist Paul Farhi: Journalist, The Washington Post Matthew Bishop: Author of ""Philanthrocapitalism"" Christopher Hitchens: Author of ""The Trial of Henry Kissinger"" Ken Silverstein: Author of ""How lobbyists plunder the nation"" Guests: David Rothkopf: Author of ""Superclass"" Jeff Faux: Author of ""The Global Class War"" Moisés Naím: Author of ""Illicit"" Janine Wedel: Author of ""Shadow Elite"""
2x8 - The US between two wars
August 26, 2010
The 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 occupation? Why is Iraqi Lieutenant General Zibari requesting a decade-long US military presence?
2x9 - The Peace Procession
September 6, 2010
Empire looks at the Israeli-Palestinian talks and asks what it will take to reach the promised land.
2x10 - Islam and America
September 13, 2010
On 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, what are the options for President Obama? Which is the real US: The one that fights for Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan, or the one that considers US Muslims as the enemy within? And have Osama bin Laden's hopes of driving a wedge between the US and the Muslim world become a reality?
2x11 - The UN - Tower of Babble?
September 30, 2010
Empire asks if the United Nations is outdated and whether it can stand up to the challenges of the 21st century.
2x12 - The new arms race
October 28, 2010
The world has entered a new arms race, but what justifies this global military addiction?
2x13 - Nato: Going Global
November 25, 2010
The 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 and the Soviet Union, were defeated two decades ago, what is the alliance's new identity or new role?

The new arms race

Empire - S2 - E12

Empire: Season 2 - 13 Episode s

2x1 - 'War on terror' through Muslim eyes

2x2 - What future for capitalism?

2x3 - US and Iran: The best of enemies?

2x4 - BRIC: The new world order

2x5 - The sun never sets

2x6 - Running on empty?

2x7 - Superclass

2x8 - The US between two wars

2x9 - The Peace Procession

2x10 - Islam and America

2x11 - The UN - Tower of Babble?

2x12 - The new arms race

2x13 - Nato: Going Global

Empire: All seasons

S1: 2009

S2: 2010

S4: 2012

S5: 2013

S6: 2014

S7: 2017