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Mohamed Guhaad's podcastClimbers (part one): A way out of China
Necoclí is a tiny town on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Beach bars blast party music and sell brightly-coloured cocktails. But Necoclí is not just a tourist…
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastGeneral rule: how to reinvent America’s army
Twenty years ago America was fighting insurgents in Afghanistan and Iran. As state-on-state clashes become more likely, Randy George is the person in charge of…
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Year of destruction: how October 7th shattered the Middle East
After Hamas militants attacked Israel a year ago, few people predicted how deep and devastating the ensuing conflict in the Middle East would be. The…
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastThe Weekend Intelligence: Gaza, after the dust settles (republished)
*This episode was first published 20/07/24After a year of war in Gaza, people are beginning to discuss the aftermath. Schools, hospitals, the sanitation system…
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The Weekend Intelligence: Black boxes (part one): Michael Kovrig on how he became a political hostage in China
One evening, Michael Kovrig, a former Canadian diplomat, grabbed a late dinner in Beijing with his partner. When they arrived back at his apartment, men in…
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastA key Keystone: the race for Pennsylvania
Whoever wins Pennsylvania will probably win the presidency: according to The Economist’s forecast model it’s the most likely tipping point state. We’ve…
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The arc of war: a bloody week in Lebanon
In a matter of weeks the conflict between Israel and Hizbullah has transformed life in Lebanon. Our correspondent reports from the streets of Beirut. After a…
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Yuan for the money: China stimulates its economy
After years of slowing growth, the Chinese government is finally attempting to bolster consumer demand, business confidence and the stock market. Our…
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Veep state: the running mates debate
After JD Vance and Tim Walz squared off against each in last night’s vice-presidential debate, our correspondent assesses their performance – and its effect on…
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastGround assault: Israeli forces invade Lebanon
As Israeli troops move into Lebanon and missiles strike Damascus in Syria, can Israel’s next offensive really stay “limited, localised and targeted”? Japan’s…
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Beirut force: Israel kills Hizbullah leader
Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and Yemen this weekend will have implications far beyond the militant groups that were the apparent targets. Our correspondents…
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastThe Weekend Intelligence: Crunchtime for Ukraine
To listen every week and enjoy all our podcasts you'll need a subscription to Economist Podcasts Plus. Follow the link in the show notes for a free trialTo…
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastWoke croaks: “peak woke” has passed
Over the past decade a form of wokeness arose on the illiberal left, characterised by extreme pessimism about America and its capacity to make progress…
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Missile-stop tour: Zelensky in America
Ukraine’s president is again on American shores, trying to secure support of all kinds. He needs it—diplomatically, militarily and politically. America’s…
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War or less? Lebanon on the brink
For now, Israel’s moves seem to be posturing, a means to intimidate Hizbullah into backing down. But there remains a prospect of a ground invasion—and another…
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No right left: Afghanistan’s oppressed women
Even before last month’s revised religious rules, Afghanistan’s women were being crushed under the Taliban’s thumb. Now they cannot even so much as raise their…
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Shun while it lasted: never-Trumpers’ fading sway
A handful of Republican leaders have been denouncing Donald Trump since his first presidential campaign. Will the voices of those who remain be heeded this…
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Bulls’ AI: funding artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence has gained ground so fast that OpenAI, the firm powering ChatGPT, is changing Silicon Valley’s investment model and how it innovates…
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Election rejection: fears of a contested result
Republicans are already preparing to contest the result if Kamala Harris wins the presidency. American elections demand patience and trust, but with Donald…
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastRocketing: Israel escalates Lebanon conflict
After Israeli fires rockets into Lebanon and Hizbullah warns of “red lines” crossed, the Middle East is braced for further attacks. As the planet warms, sport…
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Fed-letter day: at last, a rate cut
The first reduction in interest rates for four years shows America’s Federal Reserve thinks inflation is now in check. But does the central bank’s decision…
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Pager turn: the Israel-Hizbullah conflict escalates
The explosion of thousands of pagers across Lebanon and Syria was an attack on Hizbullah, a Shia militant group which had been trying to evade Israeli…
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Playing the fuel: reforming Nigeria’s subsidies
Large fuel subsidies in Nigeria are popular but ruinous to other public services. Our correspondents report from Lagos on how home-grown oil refining could…
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Foiled again: a second attempt on Trump
With less than eight weeks to go to the presidential election, tension is running high after a second probable assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Has…
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The Weekend Intelligence: Detoxified
How do you detoxify a Nazi monument? Do you tear it down and start over, or memorialise it and acknowledge past sins? Vendeline von Bredow visits the Die Das…
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Open to debate: Harris and Trump clash
On Tuesday night in Philadelphia Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took part in what might be the only debate between them in this campaign. The race is extremely…
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Come on out, the vacuum’s fine: SpaceX
Capsule that can withstand vacuum? Check. Low-pressure spacesuit? Check. Space-friendly Doritos? Check. The first spacewalk by private citizens showcases…
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Chip wreck: Intel is on the rocks
One of America’s stalwart tech giants is on the ropes, having first missed the move to mobile and then the one to AI. We ask what fate awaits it. Our…
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastDon wan: Harris keeps Trump tame
The vice-president turned in a confident if imperfect performance, leaving Donald Trump flustered. But will it change anything? A global shortfall of blood…
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Mario druthers: Draghi’s plan for Europe
The EU’s unofficial chief technocrat issued a doorstop of a report outlining how the bloc can boost growth and keep up in a changing world. Is it all too…
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Plainly reigns but on a plane to Spain: Venezuela’s leader
Nicolás Maduro has stolen an election, again—but this time the rightful winner felt so threatened that he has fled to Spain. We ask what happens next. A…
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Grand Barnier: France’s new prime minister
Two months ago, French politics was thrown into crisis after a snap election left no party with a clear majority. Michel Barnier, the new prime minister, has a…
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Current affairs: how batteries will green the grid
Though we use more renewable energy than ever before, electricity grids need ways to cope with intermittent wind or solar power. Innovations that make…
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Beyond the bullets: we go to Ukraine
We take a look at the grim conditions in and prospects for the frontlines in the country’s east and north. But not all of the fighting is military in nature…
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The sound of fury: pressure builds within Israel
The recovery of six hostages from Gaza has provoked mass demonstrations on the streets of Israel and a general strike. But Israel’s government refuses to bow…
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Extremes come true: Germany’s far-right triumph
The hard right has taken Germany into uncharted territory, winning one state election and racking up a large share in another. The far left is on the march…
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For whom the well tolls: Why we must price water
Water scarcity is growing even in parts of the world that used to be drought-free. Since most countries waste vast quantities of water, charging for it would…
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Nvincible? What could curb Nvidia’s supremacy
The American chip designer has become one of the world’s most valuable companies on the back of the AI revolution. But there are some contradictions in…
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Cryptic message: why arrest Telegram’s founder?
As Pavel Durov sits in a French cell waiting to find out if he will be charged, our correspondent probes the links between Telegram and Russia. What central…
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Block busters: how Russia flouts sanctions
Since the invasion of Ukraine, the West has deployed massive economic restrictions on Russian trade. So why is Russia’s economy growing? A survivor’s story…
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastThe chips are down: will diet drugs devour junk food?
Snack-food companies have long shown their adaptability to changing diets. How could the rise of appetite-suppressing drugs and fears about ultra-processed…
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastThe Weekend Intelligence: The war the world ignores
In this episode of The Weekend Intelligence, Africa correspondent Tom Gardner tells the story of 21st century Sudan. A story bookended by war. Darfur, a state…
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KamaChameleon: What does Harris stand for?
After an electric week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Kamala Harris now faces the real test in her bid to be president. Can she convince…
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Electric eye: AI is helping fight terrorists
Predicting political violence is a painstaking job. Now AI is helping analysts look for clues and throwing up fascinating insights into the shifts that may…
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The human strain: can mpox be contained?
Mpox is spreading fast across Africa, yet public information campaigns are scant and vaccines in short supply. Is a new pandemic in the offing? Strategists are…
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Byte by byte: Iran and Israel’s escalating cyberwar
While many people fear the risk of a wider war breaking out in the Middle East, a parallel battle is already ongoing – in the digital sphere. Can China…
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Hail Harris: the Democratic convention begins
As Democrats convene in Chicago, polls suggest Kamala Harris is ahead by a whisker in the US presidential race. Can the party sustain the momentum? In…
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Landing padded: the global-recession risk
Inflation, interest rates and jobless numbers are on healthy trends; markets are gaining back ground. As the spectre of global recession fades we ask why fear…
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One peace at a time: Gaza, Israel and Iran
Peace talks in Doha have a chance at progress even in Hamas’s absence. The outcome could determine the scope of Iran’s promised retaliations against Israel…
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Bait the hook! Fishing in the global talent pool
Skilled immigrants bring more than just their expertise to job markets. But governments miss opportunities to attract them—or make them feel entirely…
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AIOU: what if the AI boom busts?
Corporate investment in artificial-intelligence infrastructure reaches $1.4trn by some estimates. We ask what might threaten the expected windfalls that…
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The boot is on the other foot: Ukraine’s surprise incursion
Part of Russia is under foreign control for the first time since the second world war. We ask about the strategy behind the surprise raid—which may not be the…
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Expelling mistake: the costs of hardline immigration policy
The rich world is experiencing record migrant flows—and the attendant social upheaval. Finding immigration policies that are not economically ruinous is…
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Arrivals haul: anti-tourism’s folly
Tourists are getting decidedly less-warm welcomes in popular spots, but blunt anti-tourism policies are self-defeating. We look at how to maintain benefits for…
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Walz onto the stage: Kamala Harris’s VP pick
Tim Walz, a folksy Midwesterner who came late to politics, is on the Democratic ticket. We ask how he got there and whether he was the best tactical pick. A…
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More than Sheikh could stick at: Bangladesh’s PM resigns
Sheikh Hasina, who led the country for 20 of the past 28 years with an increasingly authoritarian grip, was ultimately undone by student protests that would…
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Enter staged right: misinformation feeds Britain’s riots
Unrest across the country has been driven in part by the provably false claims of right-wing provocateurs. We examine the real concerns underlying the…
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Tense exchange: Russia’s prisoner swap
The biggest exchange of prisoners between Russia and the West since the Cold War included opposition leaders, journalists and prisoners of conscience. Our…
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Yuan direction: Chinese firms head south
As domestic demand in China slows, and the West puts up trade and political barriers, Chinese firms are shifting their focus to poorer parts of the world…
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Struck out: A Hamas leader is assassinated
After the killing of Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh, what are the prospects for ceasefire talks in the region? In Venezuela Nicolas Maduro has…