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Corridors of Power: Should America Police the World? Series 1 Episodes

  1. Tuesday 23:00
    BBC Four

    Darfur – Carrots for a War Criminal

    5/8 Would Obama’s 2008 election success change the US's stance on ethnic cleansing in Sudan? (R)

  2. Next Wednesday 00:00
    BBC Four

    Libya – If You Break It You Own It

    6/8 When Gaddafi declared his intention to 'disinfect' Benghazi, Obama faced a dilemma. (R)

  3. Tue 4 Aug 2026 23:00
    BBC Four

    Syria – The Risk of Doing Nothing

    7/8 Obama warns the Syrian regime against considering using chemical weapons. (R)

  4. Wed 5 Aug 2026 00:00
    BBC Four

    Syria – A Loop of Imperfection

    8/8 America’s unwillingness to act after a chemical attack causes Syrian rebels to despair. (R)