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The Instant Guide this week looks at Muslim organisations in Britain and finds out what they are doing to stop the rise of violent extremism. Your weekly guide to the people, places and ideas in the news.
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Genres: Public Affairs
Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Networks: BBC

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IG: The Instant Guide to the US Treasury

Sat, Sep 27

As the US Treasury takes the initiative in efforts to tackle the current financial crisis, today we look at the Treasury itself - what is it, how did it become established and what is its remit?

IG: The Instant Guide to the Proposed Bolivian Constitution

Sat, Sep 20

When Evo Morales became President of Bolivia in 2006, he promised sweeping socialist reforms including a new constitution to give more power to the country's indigenous majority. But the constitution has faced strong opposition from the economically prosperous Eastern provinces of Bolivia, culminating in the recent political violence which saw 30 people killed. The Instant Guide looks at Bolivia's proposed new constitution, what does it say and why is it so controversial?

IG: The Instant Guide to the Millennium Development Goals

Sat, Sep 13

At the turn of the Millennium the International Community, one hundred and eighty nine countries signed up to ambitious targets known as the Millennium Development Goals which pledged to dramatically cut poverty and poor health across the world by 2015. At this half way point towards the target date some goals are still far from being met and the UN has convened a summit in New York this month, determined to make 2008 a turning point in progress toward the goals. The Instant Guide looks at...

IG: The role of the president in Pakistan

Sat, Aug 30

On the sixth of September, a new president will be elected in Pakistan, replacing Pervez Musharraf who resigned after nine years in office. In the country's sixty year history, the president has often been someone of high military rank - Mr Musharraf came to power in a coup, when he was a general. This time, the president will be chosen by democratically elected bodies. This week's Instant Guide looks at the role of the president in Pakistan and how it has changed.

IG: The Instant Guide to the Caucasus Region

Sat, Aug 23

As attention continues to focus on relations between Russia and Georgia, the Instant Guide looks at the Caucasus region.

IG: The Instant Guide to the Kashmir Valley

Sat, Aug 16

There are fears that violent protests in Jammu and Kashmir, sparked by a dispute over a small piece of land and the killing of a prominent separatist leader, will divide Hindus and Muslims in this, India's most northerly state. This week's Instant Guide looks at Jammu and Kashmir.

IG: The Instant Guide to the Uighur Separatists

Sat, Aug 9

Following the attack in western China the authorities have warned that militant Uighur separatists pose a major security threat during the Olympic games. The Instant Guide looks at these separatists.

IG: The Instant Guide to the Search for an AIDS Vaccine

Sat, Aug 2

As the world's leading scientists gather in Mexico for the annual world AIDS conference our topic today is the search for an AIDS vaccine.

IG: The Instant Guide to the International Criminal Court

Sat, Jul 26

Our topic today is the International Criminal Court which most recently accused the President of Sudan of genocide. What is its role in international justice and how is it different to the various tribunals involved in the prosecution of war criminals?

IG: Instant Guide to World Trade

Sat, Jul 19

Later this month, representatives from 30 countries are going to continue with the much drawn out negotiations over the freeing up of global commerce. Today we explore the topic of world trade.

IG: The Instant Guide to Land Reform in Zimbabwe

Sat, Jul 12

Zimbabwe, once the breadbasket of southern Africa, now relies on food handouts. Disputes over land have destroyed the farming industry. Today's programme looks at the story of land reform in Zimbabwe and the violent struggle to divide agricultural land between the black and white population.

IG: The Instant Guide to the Small Arms Industry

Sat, Jul 5

The Instant Guide is the programme that gives you the background information to a story in the news. This month UN member states are meeting to tackle the problem of the illicit trade of small arms. Today we look at the small arms industry and how weapons change hands outside the legitimate business.

IG: The Instant Guide to Who Runs Afghanistan

Sat, Jun 28

The Instant Guide gives you the need-to-know facts about a story that's in the headlines. As fighting between Taliban-led insurgents and foreign and government forces continues across the south and east of Afghanistan, we ask who really runs the country?

IG: The Instant Guide to Food Shortages in Africa

Sat, Jun 21

The Instant Guide is the programme that gives you the need-to-know facts about a story that's in the headlines. With food and fuel prices soaring across the globe the United Nations has warned that millions of people in Africa don't have enough food to eat. Today we look at the causes of food shortages in Africa and the countries worst hit.

IG: The Instant Guide to the LRA

Sat, Jun 14

The Instant Guide is the programme that gives you the background information to a story in the news. The leader of Uganda's rebel Lord's Resistance Army, Joseph Kony, is reportedly preparing a new offensive after refusing to sign a peace deal. Today we look at the LRA and how its armed rebellion has become one of Africa's longest-running conflicts.

IG: The Instant Guide to Bollywood.

Tue, Jun 10

As Bollywood celebrates its very own version of the Oscars in Thailand, we find out how the Indian film industry has thrived both at home and abroad.

IG: The Instant Guide to the Arctic

Sat, May 31

Today we look at the Arctic - a frozen ocean beneath which could lie huge new oil reserves. The five countries which border the Arctic have just agreed to settle their claims on it through the United Nations.

IG: The Instant Guide to Embryo Research

Sat, May 24

The Instant Guide is the programme that gives you the background information to a story in the news. As a bill goes through the British Parliament which would allow scientists to create human-animal embryos, this week's programme looks at what's involved in embryo research.

IG: The Instant Guide to Disaster Relief

Sat, May 17

The Instant Guide is the programme that gives you the background information to a story in the news. Both China and Burma are dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters which have killed many thousands and left many more homeless. Aid agencies say that in Burma alone up to 2.5 million people need aid. This week's programme - "The Instant Guide to Disaster Relief" - looks at how emergency aid works, which countries are most involved and why it can become a political issue.

IG: The Instant Guide to Power in Somalia

Sat, May 10

The Instant Guide is the programme that gives you the background information to a story in the news. Somali civilians are at the mercy of armed groups who kill, rape and kidnap with impunity, according to an Amnesty International report. They say government troops, as well as their Ethiopian allies are out of control in Somalia. This week's programme looks at who holds power in Somalia and why the groups are fighting with such dire consequences.

IG: The Instant Guide to Raul Castro

Sat, May 3

The Instant Guide is the programme that gives you the background information to a story in the news. Since taking over the presidency from his brother Fidel, Raul Castro has introduced a series of liberalising reforms in Cuba. As ordinary Cubans start to take advantage of their new-found freedoms, this week's programme takes a look at Raul Castro the man, and how Cuba is changing under his control.

IG: The Instant Guide to Fernando Lugo of Paraguay.

Sat, Apr 26

The Instant Guide gives you the background information to a story in the news. Six decades of one-party rule in Paraguay have come to an end after a former bishop, Fernando Lugo, won the country's presidential election. This week's programme looks at the man who won high political office without bloodshed.

IG: The Instant Guide to Maoism.

Mon, Apr 21

The Instant Guide is the programme that gives you the need-to-know facts about a story in the news. The former Maoist rebels look set to score a surprise victory in landmark elections in Nepal. Once in power they say they will abolish the ruling monarchy. Today we look at the origins of Maoism and what it has become.

IG: The Instant Guide to China's Human Rights' Record 12 April 2008

Tue, Apr 15

The Instant Guide is the programme that gives you the need-to-know facts about a story in the news. The protests surrounding the Olympic torch relay has focussed the world's attention on the issue of human rights in China. Our topic today is China's human rights' record.

IG: The Instant Guide to the Iraqi Shia 29 Mar 2008

Sat, Mar 29

Following the fierce fighting in Basra, Iraq's government has extended a deadline for Shia militiamen to hand over their weapons. In The Instant Guide to the Iraqi Shia, we ask "Who are the Iraqi Shia?"

IG: The Instant Guide to the Credit Crunch 22 March 2008

Sat, Mar 22

The credit crunch has hit the US economy hard and as the fallout from the financial crisis is being felt around the world, today we explore what the credit crunch actually is.

IG: Zimbabwe's Economic Crisis 15 Mar 2008

Sat, Mar 15

Inflation in Zimbabwe is 100,000 %, the highest rate in the world. As Zimbabweans prepare for elections at the end of the month the Instant Guide looks at the economic crisis in the country and how it affects people's lives.

IG: The Iranian Parliament 08 Mar 2008

Sat, Mar 8

Iranians will go to the polls on March 14th to elect a new parliament. The Instant Guide looks at how that parliament is formed and who has the power within its walls.

IG: The Instant Guide to President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua of Nigeria 1 March 2

Sat, Mar 1

A tribunal in Nigeria has upheld the disputed 2007 election of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. This week we look at the man, his policies and his critics.

IG: The Kremlin 23 Feb 2008

Sat, Feb 23

As The Putin Project - a season of special programmes about Russia - begins on the World Service, this week the Instant Guide looks at the Kremlin, the seat of the Russian government.