More than half of the world"s oil comes from Persian Gulf states. Political instability and religious strife here threaten to interrupt the world"s economic routines. This presentation examines the history of Persia, Iran's attempt to westernize, and the backlash of religiously fervent Moslems against the West and against each other.
By the end of World War I, Britain had promised control of Palestine to both Arabs and Jews. Each of these peoples claimed a longstanding right to the same piece of land, and violence was inevitable. This presentation examines how and why this magical land has become a virtual war zone.
