Episodes 8

1 Gaza: Journeys To Heaven & Hell

January 11, 2002

Sandra Jordan investigates why so many young Palestinians have turned to violence in their struggle for self-determination.

2 Uzbekistan: Our New Friend

January 18, 2002

Marcel Theroux finds that government repression has driven young people towards joining the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, and asks if the "War on Terror" will accelerate the process.

3 Somalia

January 25, 2002

Juliana Ruhfus visits at a country blighted by war and poverty and ruled by warlords, and asks if America's attempts to control Islamic extremism in the country will only further radicalise its population.

4 Philippines: The Bearers of the Sword

February 8, 2002

Jonathan Miller investigates Al-Qaeda's alleged Southeast Asian connections, including the kidnap gang Abu Sayyaf.

5 India: Saffron Warrior

July 27, 2002

Burhan Wazir investigates the ultra-nationalist groups who are redefining modern India.

6 Nigeria: The Country that Doesn't Work

November 25, 2002

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7 Indonesia's Dirty War

December 13, 2002

Jonathan Miller finds that security forces have been committing human rights abuses against civilians in their attempts to suppress a rebel army fighting for independence.

8 El Salvador: Killing to Belong

December 20, 2002

Sandra Jordan reports on how refugees deported back to El Salvador have established the gang culture they grew up with in the US.

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