WIDE ANGLE speaks with a private security contractor who responds to criticism that his industry operates outside the law.

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.

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.

Find additional web-based resources about Equatorial Guinea.

Filmmaker Chris Olgiati describes his experience making Once Upon a Coup.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Watch a preview of Once Upon a Coup.

Watch a preview of Time for School 3, the third part of WIDE ANGLE's 12-year series on global education.

Watch the full episode of Eyes of the Storm, which uses undercover footage to tell the story of orphans fending for themselves in Burma after Cylone Nargis.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

At least 21 Burmese volunteers were imprisoned after they provided assistance to survivors of Cyclone Nargis.

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.