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The Islamic Wave

50 minutes 22 seconds

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Middle eastern man wearing agal stands behind a green podium in front of an audience. Caption. That makes them powerful politically.

Provides background on the world's second-largest religion. Surveys the sociopolitical landscape of Islamic hotspots in the Middle East, Pakistan, Indonesia, Sudan, and elsewhere. Examines Islam's increasing popularity and the use of violence by Muslim extremists to attain their goals.

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Runtime: 50 minutes 22 seconds

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