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Who counts wins: Election-administration fears
November 08, 2022 10:41 - 28 minutes - 65.3 MBIn the final episode of our midterms series, we examine how the Republican party’s anti-democratic turn is putting pressure on election administrators. When he briefly reneged on a deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports, Vladimir Putin held the world’s grain supply hostage – a tactic beloved of strongmen the world over. And HBO turns 50 this year: we assess its legacy. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer H...
Introducing Drum Tower
November 07, 2022 16:30 - 2 minutes - 5.27 MBTwo of The Economist's China correspondents, Alice Su and David Rennie, analyse the stories at the heart of this vast country and examine its influence beyond its borders. They’ll be joined by our global network of correspondents and expert guests to examine how everything from party politics to business, technology and culture is reshaping China and the world. For almost seven centuries the beats of China’s most famous drum tower, or gulou, kept people in Beijing to time. The Economist’s ...
Degrees of risk: COP27 and the 1.5C myth
November 07, 2022 10:41 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MBAs the UN’s annual climate jamboree begins, our correspondent calls for a strong dose of realism: limiting warming to 1.5C is just no longer feasible. On average the rule of law is losing ground globally, yet one place it appears to be strengthening is on Russia’s doorstep. And a look at the sports teams everyone loves to hate. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Red fights and blue: America’s midterm elections
November 05, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 206 MBAmerica’s midterm elections, which will determine control of both chambers of Congress, end on Tuesday. For the past three months our correspondents have been travelling across the country, reporting on the trends and concerns shaping the race. This compilation episode highlights the best of their work. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Peace meal: Ethiopia’s civil war
November 04, 2022 10:05 - 25 minutes - 58.2 MBA surprise peace agreement should permit desperately needed humanitarian relief for millions in the region of Tigray—but there are reasons to doubt the grinding conflict is at an end. Britain has a problem that other rich countries do not: its over-50s are flooding out of the labour market. And our correspondent attends an unexpectedly tame “crypto rave”. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Aca...
The elephant in the chamber? America’s midterms
November 03, 2022 09:48 - 29 minutes - 68.5 MBOur election model suggests that at least one legislative chamber will revert to Republican control; we ask what sort of government would result. The breach of the Nord Stream pipelines is a reminder of how much infrastructure is at risk of subsea sabotage. And what the trendy term “ikigai” actually means in Japan, its ostensible country of origin. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See...
The curious case of Binyamin’s butt-in: Israel’s election
November 02, 2022 10:37 - 27 minutes - 63 MBAfter a 16-month absence from leadership, Binyamin Netanyahu is back at the centre of the country’s messy politics. We ask how his divisive ways will play out this time. Apple is slowly weaning itself off China as a place both to make and to sell its gizmos. And how the “palaeo” diet bears little resemblance to the real thing. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Falling tsar? Russians eye life after Putin
November 01, 2022 09:53 - 23 minutes - 53.3 MBAs President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine continues to falter, Russian elites are now daring to consider the once unthinkable: a life after his leadership. Haiti is in grave disarray, but calling in foreign help to sort things out is proving tricky. And the diamond in Britain’s crown jewels that India wants back. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Once and future: Brazil’s Lula wins again
October 31, 2022 10:28 - 26 minutes - 59.5 MBLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist former president, has won again. Even if President Jair Bolsonaro gracefully concedes, his followers and fellow party members will make Lula’s hard job harder. We ask why California’s green-tinged Democratic governor is against a progressive ballot initiative on electric vehicles. And our say on the bread of the day of the dead. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hoste...
Elon-gate: the Musk-Twitter story
October 28, 2022 10:43 - 26 minutes - 59.6 MBAfter months of wrangling, Elon Musk completed his deal to buy Twitter, and immediately sacked several top executives. We ask what’s next for the platform and its users. Organised crime is damaging South Africa’s economy. And our obituaries editor looks back at one of the 20th century’s most daring heists. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Power play: electricity in Ukraine
October 27, 2022 10:09 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBRussia has been targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with missiles and drones. Ukraine’s air defences are struggling to keep up, and many households are without power as winter approaches. Bill Gates has a plan to boost African crop yields. And as the BBC turns 100, we reflect on its legacy, and look at challenges ahead. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Tough Roe to go: abortion and the midterms
October 26, 2022 10:20 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBWhen America’s Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the conventional wisdom was that it would help Democrats by galvanising them for the midterm elections. Two weeks away from Election Day, the picture isn’t quite so clear. We meet Russia’s ruthless new battlefield commander. And what scientists can learn from training nerve cells to play Pong. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Third time’s the charm? Britain’s new prime minister
October 25, 2022 10:12 - 23 minutes - 53 MBRishi Sunak becomes Britain’s prime minister today, making him the third in the past seven weeks. Our correspondent explains who he is, and analyses his road ahead. In Mexico there are growing concerns over the army’s increasing wealth and power. And why “The Stepford Wives,” a novel published 50 years ago, remains relevant and influential today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Number three for Xi: power in China
October 24, 2022 10:22 - 28 minutes - 65 MBXi Jinping won a third term as general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party. Our correspondent explains how the recent party congress solidified Xi’s grip on power. With record numbers of people showing up, America’s southern border is a political and actual problem for the Biden administration. And why FIFA and EA Sports have parted ways after 30 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No wilt to go on: let us bid Truss goodbye
October 21, 2022 10:16 - 27 minutes - 62.7 MBThe Economist’s comparison of Liz Truss’s staying power to that of a lettuce captured global imaginations. Will the next prime minister have a longer shelf-life? We ask why it has proven so tricky to get the Middle East’s considerable natural-gas resources to market. And the murder of Yurii Kerpatenko, a conductor from Kherson who refused to bow to Russian orders. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Host...
Redrawing the lines: cocaine policy in Latin America
October 20, 2022 10:37 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MBRegional leaders recognise the abject failure of the war on drugs. We speak with Colombia’s president about some bold new ideas to tackle the problem. Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is a big gamble on the metaverse—but the real risk is that the company still known as Facebook is waning. And a zippy ride through England’s electric-scooter trial. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on A...
Variety in the price of life: inflation and the midterms
October 19, 2022 10:06 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBIn the next instalment of our American midterms series we visit Rhode Island to see how inflation—at its highest since the early Reagan era—is affecting people’s lives, and their voting intentions. Denmark’s refugee policies are surprisingly hostile, and surprisingly popular. And our correspondent assesses the latest album and the legacy of Keith Jarrett, one of the world’s greatest living pianists. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.econ...
Hell hath no fury: a look inside Iran’s protests
October 18, 2022 10:48 - 26 minutes - 61 MBUnrest is only spreading and the authorities trying to quell it are looking increasingly desperate. We hear from one protester among many who are racked by fear but motivated by hope. The leader of the shadowy Wagner Group of mercenaries has revealed himself; we ask why. And a look at how few workers call in sick these days. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Helmsman’s high water: China’s Communist Party Congress
October 17, 2022 10:51 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MBState media have taken to calling President Xi Jinping “the helmsman”; at the five-yearly meeting he defended his means of steering the country. We ask how to read between his tightly prepared lines. Many of America’s firms will soon deliver disappointing profits—and there is more to blame than simple business cycles. And research suggests that parenthood causes fathers’ brains to shrink. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com...
Witness self-protection programme? Trump and the Capitol riot inquiry
October 14, 2022 10:27 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBThe former president may well ignore the January 6th committee’s summons; the whole affair may be unceremoniously shut down next year. But that is not to say the process has been in vain. Russia’s intelligence failures during the war in Ukraine have taken the shine off the security services’ fearsome reputations. And remembering Loretta Lynn, country music’s most-successful-ever female star. Additional audio courtesy of Honor Your Hometown. For full access to print, digital and audio editions...
Gilt trip: Liz Truss’s hobbled leadership
October 13, 2022 10:24 - 26 minutes - 59.5 MBParoxysms in the market for gilts—British-government bonds that were once safe-haven assets—reveal just how wounded the new government’s plans have left it. Cuba is experiencing the worst economic crisis in decades, and those who are not protesting are heading for the door. And making the case to let your lawn go wild. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Don kingmaker: Trump and the midterms
October 12, 2022 10:05 - 28 minutes - 66.1 MBThe latest instalment of our series asks how much difference Donald Trump’s imprimatur has made to candidates—and whether that influence will carry over to a general election. A look at South African rugby reveals positive change in the top ranks but dispiriting decline in the local game. And what the cultural intertwining of James Bond and the Beatles says about Britishness. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceof...
Help them, Obi: one hopeful candidate in Nigeria
October 11, 2022 10:26 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBOur correspondent meets with Peter Obi, who has a handsome poll lead and an appeal that spans the country’s religions and ethnicities. But his presidential bid still faces obstacles. Myanmar’s ruling junta is doing more than suppressing the country’s people: it is battering the economy equally efficiently. And remembering Brother Andrew, who made daring deliveries behind the Iron Curtain. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com...
Crimea and punishment: Russia’s reprisals
October 10, 2022 10:51 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MBAn attack on the Kerch bridge—a pet project of President Vladimir Putin that links Russia with annexed Crimea—has prompted a swift and brutal response. We ask what is likely to happen next. We examine the multipolar nature of popular culture: fears of a globalised monoculture of cool have proved misplaced. And why buying booze in Delhi has again become so unpleasant. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer ...
The gains in Ukraine: stalled Russia plainly wanes
October 07, 2022 10:01 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MBUkraine’s army has pushed Russian forces back in the south and east. We ask how they’ve managed to make such impressive gains so quickly, whether more could follow and what Russia’s reaction might be. Why Britain has such troubles building homes, power stations and really much of anything. And how Maine’s lobstermen are responding to the latest threat to their industry. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer ...
Bloody and forgotten: Conflict in eastern Congo
October 06, 2022 11:22 - 27 minutes - 64 MBOur correspondent reports from eastern Congo, where a three-decade-long conflict has killed thousands, and forced more than five million people from their homes--with no end in sight. Researchers are searching for better analgesics: ones that reduce pain without the risk of addiction or corollary physiological damage. And a contest in southern Alaska to select the internet’s favourite fat bear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It does mean a thing: America’s swing voters
October 05, 2022 09:49 - 27 minutes - 62.1 MBIn the next instalment of our midterms series, we head to the suburbs of Atlanta in search of that rarest of political creatures: the swing voter. There aren’t many of them, but they may well determine which party controls the Senate. Luxury brands are changing their outlooks and offerings as they seek new markets and younger consumers. And our culture correspondent visits a retrospective of William Kentridge’s works. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, su...
Misplaced Truss? Britain’s ruling party meets
October 04, 2022 10:14 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBPrime Minister Liz Truss has had a bruising first few weeks in office. Amid policy U-turns and plummeting poll numbers, her Tory party’s annual shindig is a venue for much soul-searching. Russia’s “partial mobilisation” is unlikely to help much on the battlefield—and is proving exceedingly unpopular at home. And the dangers of naming species after people who become notorious. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligence...
Poll vaulter: Brazil’s surprise election result
October 03, 2022 10:45 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MBJair Bolsonaro, the incumbent president, did unexpectedly well—giving his campaign a boost and foreshadowing a tough run-up to the second round. Malawi’s incipient democracy stands as a shining regional example, but remaking its economy has proved even harder than ousting its undemocratic leader. And why one tank is a particularly handsome prize amid Ukraine’s growing pile of captured Russian kit. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.econ...
Form-annex trick: Russia’s Ukraine-seizure bid
September 30, 2022 10:05 - 23 minutes - 53.1 MBAfter a series of sham referendums, President Vladimir Putin is expected to annex four partly occupied regions of Ukraine. We ask what risks that move would pose. What has driven China’s president to amass such tremendous personal power? We introduce our new, long-form podcast “The Prince”, which dives deep into his life. And video-game music is rapidly growing in prestige. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceof...
Lula loop: meeting Brazil’s presidential front-runner
September 29, 2022 09:25 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist former president, looks well-placed to win a third term. But which Lula would Brazil get—the fiscal conservative or the populist spendthrift? Germany has an earned reputation as an industrial powerhouse, but its dependence on Russian gas and Chinese demand are hobbling it. And why the propaganda-spewing loudspeakers in Vietnam’s capital are firing up again. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economis...
Off the top of their heads: Iran’s widespread protests
September 28, 2022 10:25 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBWomen are burning their hijabs on bonfires and hacking off their hair—but the unrest has come to be about far more than the heavy hands of the morality police. The murder of Abe Shinzo, a former Japanese prime minister, exposed troubling government links to a cult-like sect; the fallout could unseat his successor. And using flying robots as 3D printers. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. ...
In for a penny, in for a pounding: Britain’s economic gyrations
September 27, 2022 10:05 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MBThe markets are so far entirely unconvinced that the new administration’s Reagan-esque economic plans will work to spur growth—just look at sterling's tumble. In Tibet, China’s mass collection of DNA samples has one unabashed motive: social control. And the curious wave of “unretirees” returning to work after the pandemic. Additional audio courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist....
Giorgia on my mind: Italy’s far-right government
September 26, 2022 11:11 - 24 minutes - 55 MBItalians have voted decisively for a coalition of right-wing parties, with Giorgia Meloni, leader of the Brothers of Italy, the likely next prime minister. What this means for Italy, Europe and the war in Ukraine remains unclear. Latin American prisons are awful and getting worse. And a surprising hit film makes Chinese authorities nervous. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Empire State v real-estate empire: Donald Trump’s legal woes
September 23, 2022 10:20 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBLetitia James, New York’s attorney general, announced a sweeping lawsuit against Donald Trump, his businesses and three of his children. He’s also being investigated over allegations of election interference in Georgia and storing classified documents at his Florida resort. The battle to be the top provider of cloud-computing services is heating up. And reflecting on the legacy of “The Joy of Sex,” published 50 years ago. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, ...
Inflation nation: The Fed raises rates, again
September 22, 2022 09:59 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MBAmerica’s Federal Reserve made its third straight 0.75% interest-rate hike, with Jerome Powell, the Fed’s chair, warning that more hikes would follow. But with inflation still high, and labour markets still tight, is the Fed doing all it can? A new report suggests that forced labour and marriage are on the rise around the world. And reflecting on one man’s long search for extraterrestrial life. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist...
The 300,000 body problem: Russia mobilises and threatens
September 21, 2022 10:33 - 28 minutes - 65.6 MBThis morning Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would call up more troops to fight in Ukraine, said his goal of “liberating” eastern Ukraine remained unchanged and accused the west of “nuclear blackmail.” Our correspondent parses his speech. Our midterm series heads to Maine, to see how Democrats are fighting for rural voters. And a new discovery in Borneo rewrites the history of surgery. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.c...
Charles in charge: the future of the Commonwealth
September 20, 2022 09:45 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MBElizabeth II was devoted to the Commonwealth, a club of countries that are home to one-third of the world’s population. What is its future under Charles III? Jeddah is Saudi Arabia’s most charming and cosmopolitan city, which Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Prince Muhammad bin Salman, is swiftly bulldozing. And why China’s economy may struggle to overtake America’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The first draft is history: Chile’s rejected constitution
September 19, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 50.3 MBTwo years in the making, the country’s new foundational document was summarily swatted down in a referendum. We ask how it went so wrong, and what comes next. Data show a long-held view on fertility and prosperity is not as straightforward as thought; we examine the policy implications. And learning about HARM—the missiles causing so much harm to Russian forces. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted...
Minority report: the Rohingya, five years on
September 16, 2022 10:06 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MBFive years after a brutal campaign that drove nearly 750,000 out of Myanmar and into Bangladesh, conditions for the Muslim minority remain appalling on both sides of the border. Central Asian countries are laying plans for railways that would fill their coffers, distance Russia and empower China. And the economics lessons in London’s queue to see Queen Elizabeth II. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Ho...
Xi sells sanctuary: a telling Putin meeting
September 15, 2022 10:36 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBAs the presidents of China and Russia meet in Uzbekistan, we examine their friendship. They have much in common—but Russia’s prosecution of the war in Ukraine may strain relations. Islamic State and al-Qaeda may be less in the news but their foothold in Africa only keeps growing. And why so many young Korean city-slickers are becoming farmers in the countryside. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted...
Cautiousness in the Caucasus: Azerbaijan and Armenia clash
September 14, 2022 10:38 - 25 minutes - 57.2 MBA conflict smouldering since a war in 2020 has again caught alight; Azerbaijan may feel emboldened by a distracted Russia and its own energy prospects. Gulf countries are swimming in piles of unexpected, oil-derived cash: we ask whether they will sock it away or splurge on citizens and pet projects. And why many Lebanese couples are choosing to wed online. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Ac...
Joule of denial: Russia’s energy games
September 13, 2022 09:47 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MBVladimir Putin hopes the threat of cutting off fuel supplies this winter will weaken Europe’s support for Ukraine. European leaders are trying to cobble together a collective response to prevent such fracturing. Before Russia invaded, Ukraine’s surrogacy industry was booming. It has since been disrupted, but not ended. And Britain’s bird populations are changing: we ask why. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceo...
Russian rush-out: Ukraine’s stunning gains
September 12, 2022 10:37 - 27 minutes - 62.8 MBRussia has lost in a week what cost it months to gain in eastern Ukraine. We ask what the lightning counter-offensive means for the war. What is more surprising than Mississippi’s capital lacking access to clean drinking water is that millions of other Americans face the same struggle. And the quasi-astrological methods some investors use to predict market movements. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer H...
Beyond the call of duty: Britain’s queen dies
September 09, 2022 10:58 - 20 minutes - 46 MBThe death of Queen Elizabeth II marks the end of an era. We explore her long, dutiful reign and how it shaped the modern monarchy. The country has changed substantially during her time, but one parallel remains: her successor, King Charles III, will also take over at a time of uncertainty for the country and for the monarchy itself. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Playing his Trump card: Bolsonaro and the election
September 08, 2022 10:17 - 27 minutes - 63.1 MBIn Brazil, fears are growing that if Jair Bolsonaro loses in October, as polls suggest is likely, he may try to stage a coup or foment violence. He’s been sowing distrust in the country’s electoral system, and many of his supporters are well-armed. Should school lunches be free? And why the gap between the number of boys and girls born in India is narrowing. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on ...
America’s next top model: predicting the midterm results
September 07, 2022 10:02 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MBOur model, built to predict the outcome of this year’s midterm elections, tips Republicans to take the House and Democrats to retain control of the Senate. The model’s architect discusses how and why he built it, and our polling guru explains why polls matter. Why there’s no nuclear-arms race in Asia—yet. And Egypt wants the Rosetta Stone back, but it’s not that simple. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer ...
Deed of Truss: Britain’s new leader
September 06, 2022 10:32 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBAs Liz Truss becomes prime minister, we ask whether her meat-and-potatoes tax-slashing agenda will work for a crisis-stricken Britain. Japan’s prison population is ageing just as its wider society is—and that is at last prompting reforms to its punitive penal system. And why Ukraine’s short supply of anti-tank missiles is not as worrying as it would once have been. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Ho...
Cereal numbers: the fall in food prices
September 05, 2022 09:54 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBThe worst predictions for costs have not come to pass, partly because Russia is selling plenty of wheat. But plenty of food-price woe may still await. We examine the curious re-appearance of the polio virus in the West. And the trials of “Pink Sauce” reveal the perils of being a cottage-food producer—or consumer—in the social-media age. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
No quiet on any front: Ethiopia’s clash of conflicts
September 02, 2022 10:12 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MBAfter a five-month hiatus, violence has returned to the northern region of Tigray—but that is just one of the conflicts threatening to pull the country to pieces. China’s Belt and Road Initiative has made it a prominent developing-world lender. How will it deal with so many of its loans souring? And our obituaries editor reflects on Issey Miyake’s fashion-for-the-masses philosophy. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intell...