The EconomistBritain is one of the best places in the world to launder dirty money. Our new film tells you why—and asks whether that's likely to change.
00:00 - Welcome to Londongrad 01:07 - Londongrad by design: a history 04:28 - How does British law help money laundering? 06:57 - How dirty money is hidden in property 09:26 - Why Britain's anti-corruption efforts fall short 10:49 - Does oligarch money actually benefit Britain? 12:08 - How can Britain get it right?
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How oligarchs have impacted cities around the world: https://econ.st/3w1Ev8t
Who will fill London’s Russian money gap? https://econ.st/3kQaZMm
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Why oligarchs choose London for their dirty moneyThe Economist2022-05-12 | Britain is one of the best places in the world to launder dirty money. Our new film tells you why—and asks whether that's likely to change.
00:00 - Welcome to Londongrad 01:07 - Londongrad by design: a history 04:28 - How does British law help money laundering? 06:57 - How dirty money is hidden in property 09:26 - Why Britain's anti-corruption efforts fall short 10:49 - Does oligarch money actually benefit Britain? 12:08 - How can Britain get it right?
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Britain’s history of welcoming dirty money: https://econ.st/3FtvCHQ
Why is London so attractive to tainted foreign money? https://econ.st/390Iw3z
How can Britain’s dirty money problem be solved? https://econ.st/3vU5X82
How oligarchs have impacted cities around the world: https://econ.st/3w1Ev8t
Who will fill London’s Russian money gap? https://econ.st/3kQaZMm
How will the end of oligarch money impact European football? https://econ.st/3kPe2Et
Why oligarchs love European data-protection laws: https://econ.st/395PTqQHow will businesses use the metaverse?The Economist2022-11-24 | The metaverse could offer multi-trillion-dollar opportunities for businesses in the long term, with the potential to transform many aspects of daily life.
00:00 - How the metaverse could transform our daily lives 01:22 - How filmmakers are using metaverse technology 02:30 - What is the metaverse? 04:09 - An opportunity for creative industries 05:59 - How tech titans are profiting off the metaverse 06:53 - What is Roblox? 09:51 - Gen Z: metaverse natives 10:48 - How the metaverse could help climate change responses 12:15 - What is a digital twin? 14:33 - What’s missing from the metaverse? 16:26 - How mixed reality devices are transforming the military and health care 19:41 - What’s next?
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What are the video-game industry’s metaverse ambitions? https://econ.st/3S3Kmlq
What are America’s largest technology firms investing in? https://econ.st/3EAT8UE
Building a metaverse with Chinese characteristics: https://econ.st/3CrhtK6
Virtual-property prices are going through the roof: https://econ.st/3fPTcFJ
Tomorrow’s soldiers will have their reality augmented: https://econ.st/3g1AdZ4
How can augmented reality help treat covid-19? https://econ.st/3EEXRVo
The race to digitally preserve Ukraine’s buildings and monuments: https://econ.st/3RTL4RRIts often said football and politics should never mix. In Brazil and Serbia, they often do #shortsThe Economist2022-11-23 | #WorldCup2022 #Qatar #Brazil #Serbia #Football #Bolsonaro #worldcupCOP27: does it go far enough?The Economist2022-11-20 | COP27, the United Nations climate conference, has drawn to a close in Egypt. The Economist’s environment editor, Catherine Brahic, shares her assessment on the talks' breakthroughs, the frantic conclusion of the summit and the limitations of the agreement that emerged.
00:00 - COP27 has drawn to a close 00:17 - The final 24 hours 01:04 - Successes: loss and damage and finance 02:10 - Where COP27 fell short 03:22 - Challenges for COP28
A new UN fund for “loss and damage” emerges from COP27: https://econ.st/3TSD30w
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Climate diplomacy will continue to be a challenge in 2023: https://econ.st/3OoxMNb
There is a better way to help poor countries fight climate change: https://econ.st/3Oq1y47
The UN takes on corporate greenwashing: https://econ.st/3TQXfQs
Egypt, host of the UN climate summit, persecutes its own greens: https://econ.st/3Va2Hiv
Economic growth no longer means higher carbon emissions: https://econ.st/3VfdMyD
The world is going to miss the totemic 1.5°C climate target: https://econ.st/3gloFQN
Few governments have done much about the climate this year: https://econ.st/3EJuSPZ
Watch ‘Who should pay for a warming planet?’: https://econ.st/3V3H83HQatar and Ecuador both have a history of controversy over player nationality #worldcup #shortsThe Economist2022-11-20 | ...Why is the World Cup important to Qatar?The Economist2022-11-18 | Qatar is about to host the most expensive World Cup ever, costing as much as $300bn. Why has this small, gas-rich kingdom chosen to host football’s most prestigious event, and how does it fit into its broader plans for economic transformation?
00:00 - Why is Qatar hosting the World Cup? 00:57 - World Cups are expensive competitions 01:56 - Qatar’s human rights violations 02:36 - Qatar’s place in the Gulf 04:43 - Qatar distinguishes itself from its neighbours 05:50 - Qatar bids to host the World Cup 07:18 - Qatar’s neighbours issue a blockade 10:12 - What might happen after the World Cup?
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Is Qatar ready to host the World Cup?: https://econ.st/3UMnJDT
Should fans enjoy the World Cup?: https://econ.st/3hSE1gf
Qatar hosting the World Cup shows how football has changed: https://econ.st/3V5KO4n
India’s hospitality workers head to the World Cup: https://econ.st/3tDZHiC
Qatar’s neighbours hope for a hospitality boom: https://econ.st/3gfOSAaTrump 2024: could he win again?The Economist2022-11-16 | It’s official: Donald Trump is running for president in 2024. What will his campaign look like, and does he stand a chance of winning? Our Washington bureau chief reacts to the announcement.
00:00 - Trump is back 00:50 - Trump makes 2024 presidential bid 02:23 - Who is Trump’s new rival? 03:08 - What’s behind Trump’s early announcement? 03:50 - Could Trump win?
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Trump is running for election in 2024: https://econ.st/3TEAm2v
Donald Trump and Joe Biden both want to run again: https://econ.st/3hN3EPt
After the midterms, America and its democracy look stronger: https://econ.st/3V3JE9l
Ron DeSantis and other winners: https://econ.st/3O80r9e
The rise of Ron DeSanctimonious: https://econ.st/3O8BLxo
Could Ron DeSantis beat the man who made him? https://econ.st/3TGK5Fy
The Democrats have done better than expected in the midterms: https://econ.st/3txCLBt
A disappointing showing for the Republicans in the midterms: https://econ.st/3TGXhKN
Many Republican election deniers lost their statewide races: https://econ.st/3EADl7R
What to read to understand Donald Trump: https://econ.st/3Ah472QG20: The Economist interviews Indonesia’s presidentThe Economist2022-11-12 | The host of this year’s G20 considers himself a key player in resolving geopolitical tension. But to many, Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, is a bit of a mystery. The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, sat down with him.
00:00 - Bali is hosting the G20 00:44 - Mitigating global tension 03:30 - Threat of Taiwan invasion 05:25 - Renewable energy in Indonesia 06:36 - Jokowi’s future plans
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00:00 - A rapidly warming world 01:25 - Climate effects in Peru 03:54 - Climate adaptation funding 05:17 - Peru farmer v RWE 08:36 - Rise in climate litigation cases 09:49 - Landmark win for the Torres Strait Islands 12:58 - Is this the future for tackling climate change?
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The world is missing its lofty climate targets. Time for some realism: https://econ.st/3UrsXEA
The latest UN climate report is gloomy, with some sunny patches: https://econ.st/3Dh0oTi
New IPCC report: over 3bn people face rising climate-change threat: https://econ.st/3fsZH1k
The Glasgow summit left a huge hole in the world’s plans to curb climate change: https://econ.st/3TSuiEG
Watch ‘This is what 3°C of global warming looks like’: https://econ.st/3fmAvcSIran protests: can they topple the regime?The Economist2022-11-08 | Protests in Iran pose the biggest threat to the country’s authoritarian regime in decades. But how does an uprising transform into a revolution? Lessons from Iran’s own history offer some clues.
00:00 - How can Iran’s protests topple the regime? 01:00 - Four factors affect the success of the protests 01:20 - 1. Stronger leadership 02:50 - 2. Resilience 03:55 - 3. The regime cracks 04:55 - 4. International support
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Could Iran’s regime fall? https://econ.st/3Dwwfjc
Will Iran’s women win? https://econ.st/3U34vt6
Iran’s tired regime is living on borrowed time: https://econ.st/3U5IsBX
Iran’s ruling ayatollahs are hanging on: https://econ.st/3gSsxJ4
Who are Iran’s hated morality police? https://econ.st/3Nflw15
Iran’s protests spread, as a notorious prison burns: https://econ.st/3Dqkkn8
Iran’s repressive regime is being rocked by a song: https://econ.st/3TQMGOm
“Are they watching our homes? Are they in our phones?”: a diary of fear in Tehran: https://econ.st/3TJ5A9E
“I’m the same as Mahsa. And I want my freedom”: anger at Iran’s regime spills onto the streets: https://econ.st/3DtjoON
Iran’s rebellion spreads, despite lethal repression: https://econ.st/3DdH75kWhy Belgium is now the cocaine capital of EuropeThe Economist2022-11-03 | With record seizures of cocaine at Belgian ports, the country has become Europe’s cocaine-trafficking capital. As the flow of drugs increases, local authorities are struggling with corruption and violence.
00:00 - Antwerp: Europe’s cocaine trafficking capital 01:48 - How much cocaine gets seized? 03:18 - Why do traffickers choose the port of Antwerp? 05:54 - The entrepreneurial Balkan mafias 07:35 - How do cocaine mafias make a profit? 08:16 - Customs corruption 11:54 - How can Belgium halt its cocaine trade? 13:43 - Can legalising drugs help?
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How much does cocaine cost around the world? https://econ.st/3DwCuVt
Has the war on drugs failed? https://econ.st/3NsFdSZ
How are Latin American politicians dealing with the war on drugs? https://econ.st/3OklHHv
Why is European organised crime thriving? https://econ.st/3mT5iy8
Is drug trafficking to blame for violence in Latin America? https://econ.st/3tzk691
Watch our previous film about global cocaine trafficking: https://econ.st/3b40tziClimate change: can money stop deforestation?The Economist2022-11-01 | Rampant deforestation has driven economic growth, but accelerates climate change. How do you put a price on trees, to make them worth more alive than dead?
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00:00 - Can money grow on trees? 00:55 - What Costa Rica can teach us 01:52 - Down with the trees: rapid deforestation around the world 03:15 - Why tree-planting schemes aren’t always the answer 04:24 - Paying for existing trees: carbon credits 06:38 - How to finance the restoration of forests 08:10 - What are Payments for Environmental Services? 09:31 - Swapping to sustainable returns 10:40 - Is focusing on economic growth the problem? 11.50 - Why world leaders need to decarbonise the economy
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Why tree planting alone is not an adequate solution for climate change: https://econ.st/3rC50Oq
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How Jair Bolsonaro has damaged the Amazon rainforest: https://econ.st/3CFQiwa
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Why is the Amazon rainforest doing more harm than good? https://econ.st/3T50KCVLula beats Bolsonaro: what happens now?The Economist2022-10-31 | President Bolsonaro has lost the Brazilian election to former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by a razor-thin margin. Will Bolsonaro and his supporters accept the result, and what does Lula’s win mean for Brazil, and for the world?
00:00 - Lula wins the Brazilian election 00:55 - How might Bolsonaro react? 01:50 - What will this mean for Lula? 03:08 - What will this mean for the world?
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What does Lula’s presidency have in store? https://econ.st/3TNXCvY
How Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will govern Brazil: https://econ.st/3sMGyuk
Listen to “The Intelligence” podcast to hear about the challenges facing Brazil’s next president: https://econ.st/3Nn0kX5
Might Jair Bolsonaro try to steal Brazil’s election? https://econ.st/3zz5eub
Brazil’s next president will face a big, tricky in-tray: https://econ.st/3Nn0oWP
The enduring threat of Jair Bolsonaro: https://econ.st/3h1BLCY
Win or lose, Jair Bolsonaro poses a threat to Brazilian democracy: https://econ.st/3DMyjom
Why Brazil’s presidential contest will decide the Amazon’s fate: https://econ.st/3DWdxDb
How tight was Brazil’s election? https://econ.st/3DOVJK8Is Vladimir Putin ill? We investigateThe Economist2022-10-31 | Rumours about Vladimir Putin’s health were circulating before the war in Ukraine. We investigate the claims #russia #Putin #Ukraine #shortsIncels: how online extremism is changingThe Economist2022-10-27 | “Incels” are an online community of mostly young men, some of whom promote violent hatred of women. In the online world, violent extremism is evolving in ever more fluid ways — with fatal consequences in the real world.
00:00 - How the internet is changing violent extremism 01:10 - The radicalisation superhighway 02:50 - The myth of the lone wolf 03:47 - Incels, QAnon and the digital sphere 04:20 - Violent subcultures and niche communities 05:31 - Alt-right and far right groups 07:30 - Instant, endless misinformation 07:59 - Andrew Tate and the normalisation of hate 09:15 - AdTech, interception and prevention
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Read about how America’s far right were energised by covid-19 lockdowns: https://econ.st/3EMYBIn
Why white nationalist terrorism is a global threat: https://econ.st/3MAdX4R
Find out why tech giants are under fire for facilitating terrorism: https://econ.st/3MomU12
What its chosen reading says about America’s far-right? https://econ.st/3fX7Z1k
The charm of cryptocurrencies for white supremacists: https://econ.st/3fPxu4F
What is the “Great Replacement” right-wing conspiracy theory? https://econ.st/3CubvZ0
In America, far-right terrorist plots have outnumbered far-left ones in 2020: https://econ.st/3fLf7hg
Why free speech, hate speech and radicalisation are hard to define: https://econ.st/3yuh48e
America grapples with a lethal mix of terrorism and lax gun laws: https://econ.st/3Vi7n6D
Should the tech giants be liable for content?: https://econ.st/3ChrMjIRishi Sunak: what challenges await Britains new PM?The Economist2022-10-24 | Britain has a new prime minister—again. Rishi Sunak inherits a mountain of problems. The Economist’s Britain editor assesses the challenges Mr Sunak faces.
00:00 - Britain’s new Prime Minister 00:30 - The markets react 01:07 - Public services under pressure 02:34 - Rishi’s balancing act 03:06- Political instability: the ongoing risk
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A brush with the bond markets reorders British politics: https://econ.st/3W0BG27
How Jeremy Hunt became the most powerful person in Britain: https://econ.st/3sqFFYe
Britain’s government is yet to deal with a mess of its own making: https://econ.st/3TJcFqAHow Trump is still damaging American politicsThe Economist2022-10-20 | As Donald Trump and his supporters continue to falsely claim the 2020 election was stolen, American democracy looks fragile. With election-deniers running for office, and many new voting restrictions, how will the midterm elections shape the playing field for the 2024 presidential election?
00:00 - Democracy is under assault in America 01:38 - Americans are worried about the state of democracy 04:04 - An unprecedented amount of new voting restrictions 06:49 - Find all our coverage of the midterm elections 07:10 - How Trump supporters threatened election workers 10:42 - Trump loyalists are trying to control election certification 13:46 - What does this mean for the 2024 presidential election?
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The Democrats are likely to lose the House but keep the Senate: https://econ.st/3MJDkkL
What would Republicans do with a House majority? https://econ.st/3CRGdeO
Will Donald Trump run again in 2024? https://econ.st/3SfHGRs
How Trump’s endorsements are reshaping the Republican Party: https://econ.st/3TvcRcG
How to spot a swing voter: https://econ.st/3TzPpew
Republicans are gaining ground in midterm polls: https://econ.st/3eGpymh
But overall Republican candidates are doing much worse than they should: https://econ.st/3TCG9q1
Why Republicans’ abortion proposal could backfire: https://econ.st/3Db1eT5
The demise of Roe v Wade has fired up the Democrats: https://econ.st/3yQwwvC
Democrats are overdue for a new generation of leaders: https://econ.st/3s7SbM5
America’s left and right are less divided than you might expect: https://econ.st/3eIFgxa
Listen to “Checks and Balance,” our weekly podcast on US politics: https://econ.st/3Vyag3DHow to draw Vladimir Putin #cartoon #PutinThe Economist2022-10-18 | How do you draw Putin? We asked KAL, our political cartoonist.
#cartoon #Putin #shorts #art #politicsCCP Congress: what will Xi do next?The Economist2022-10-17 | What's it like to attend the Chinese Communist Party’s most important political meeting? Our correspondent, who was at the opening of the 20th National Congress, explains what it was like and what we might learn about Xi Jinping’s plans for China's future in the coming days
00:00 - What is the Chinese Communist Party congress? 00:38 - Our correspondent’s journey 01:50 - Xi Jinping's speech 02:55 - What else is on the agenda?
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The Communist Party congress will highlight Xi Jinping’s power: https://econ.st/3eB7UQH
How Xi Jinping might change the Communist Party’s constitution: https://econ.st/3EO1NmJ
Listen to “The Prince”, The Economist’s podcast series about Xi Jinping: https://econ.st/3s3hhfc
After China’s party congress, is there hope of better policymaking? https://econ.st/3Tb2UBx
New leaders will soon inhabit China’s top decision-making bodies: https://econ.st/3yMluYe
An obsession with control is making China weaker but more dangerous: https://econ.st/3D3aJTX
China has chilling plans for governing Taiwan: https://econ.st/3D4fgFR
China is exerting greater power across Asia—and beyond: https://econ.st/3S99eZ1
China shows few signs of loosening its zero-covid policy: https://econ.st/3SgB5qg
China’s rulers seem resigned to a slowing economy: https://econ.st/3D5DSOH
China wants to change, or break, a world order set by others: https://econ.st/3CIqu1kBrazil elections: the enduring threat of BolsonaroThe Economist2022-10-15 | President Jair Bolsonaro, the Trump of the Tropics, has undermined democracy, drummed up division and inspired cult-like devotion from his followers. Whether he is re-elected or not, the right-wing populist movement he has unleashed is unlikely to go away.
00:00 - The appeal of Bolsonaro 01:02 - Bolsonaro’s power in Congress 03:20 - Bolsonaro and the gun lobby 05:39 - Bolsonaro’s impact on the environment 07:42 - Bolsonaro’s appeal to evangelical christians 09:19 - How Bolsonaro has weakened democracy 11:10 - What will happen if Bolsonaro loses?
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Win or lose, Jair Bolsonaro poses a threat to Brazilian democracy: https://econ.st/3fNiCDU
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Check out our Brazil presidential election poll tracker: https://econ.st/3SUDrvR
Brazil’s presidential election race is between Bolsonaro and Lula: https://econ.st/3VfVuye
Are Brazil’s pollsters right about the presidential election? https://econ.st/3T333GG
Brazil’s governors have been emboldened under Jair Bolsonaro: https://econ.st/3COntOj
Listen to “The Intelligence” podcast to learn about what happens if Bolsonaro loses: https://econ.st/3MmdPWe
How Bolsonaro turned to God and cash in the run up to the election: https://econ.st/3rKk5xx
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has become more dangerous: https://econ.st/3rKeMhw
Watch: Can Brazil survive Bolsonaro https://econ.st/3etkP7b
President Jair Bolsonaro is bad for Brazil’s economy: https://econ.st/3CoRanM
Jair Bolsonaro is accused of crimes against humanity in Brazil: https://econ.st/3ThhirDHow the Mexican cartels are making profits nowThe Economist2022-10-06 | Mexican cartels and criminals are the leading producers of illegal synthetic drugs. This shift is fuelling the latest phase in America’s opioid crisis.
00:00 - The growing market of illicit synthetic drugs 01:05 - Mexico’s booming production of illegal fentanyl 02:22 - The third wave of America's opioid crisis 03:56 - What are the costs of illicit fentanyl production? 04:53 - How is illegal fentanyl manufactured? 05:33 - What is China’s role? 06:51 - How dangerous is producing fentanyl? 07:53 - Why have cartels turned to fentanyl? 09:33 - Why are fentanyl pills so popular? 11:39 - The gig economy and illicit drug production 12:51 - How is fentanyl production democratising Mexico’s drug market?
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Why have Black Americans overtaken white victims in opioid death rates? https://econ.st/3N5xgBs
How does naloxone reverse opioid overdoses? https://econ.st/3O4uE8d
How are Latin American politicians dealing with the war on drugs? https://econ.st/3OklHHv
How did Latin American drug cartels overcome pandemic supply-chain problems? https://econ.st/3Opv88T
Is drug trafficking to blame for violence in Latin America? https://econ.st/3xXG0p4
The deficiencies of the Latin American state loom large https://econ.st/3xZ9jHCWhy did the chicken…get so big? #facts #food #shortsThe Economist2022-10-04 | Full video: youtu.be/JiYVoHEV5hs
People eat 65 billion chickens every year. It is the fastest-growing meat product. Yet pound for pound the price of chicken has fallen sharply. How has this happened?
#facts #food #shortsBrazil’s elections: The Economist interviews LulaThe Economist2022-09-30 | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is the former leftist president of Brazil and the man taking on Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing incumbent, in the country’s upcoming presidential election. In an exclusive interview with The Economist, Lula discusses his campaign and his plans for Brazil.
00:00 - The man taking on Bolsonaro 00:55 - Violence during the election 02:50 - Lula’s plans to pacify Bolsonaristas 03:46 - Lula on corruption in the PT 05:08 - Changes in economic policy
How close is the race between Bolsonaro and Lula: https://econ.st/3rfmtfn
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Why is Lula a divisive figure?: https://econ.st/3Sl83q7
How left-wing are Lula’s economic policies?: https://econ.st/3ShHqCm
Why Bolsonaro is poised to lose the election: https://econ.st/3Sf2Sbh
How Bolsonaro might try to steal the election: https://econ.st/3rbjLaM
Does Bolsonaro pose a threat to Brazil’s democracy?: https://econ.st/3BNMkjrUK economy: is there worse to come?The Economist2022-09-29 | The British pound has tanked, markets are in crisis and economists worldwide are panicking. What’s happening to the British economy?
00:00 - Britain’s economy is in crisis 00:58 - What happened? 01:31 - What does this mean? 01:51 - How do they fix it?
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Economists now accept exchange-rate intervention can work: https://econ.st/3ftcaSC
Financial markets are in chaos. What next for the real economy?: https://econ.st/3SGSxVh
Financial markets enter a dangerous new phase: https://econ.st/3BUHMb9
The pound is plumbing near-historical depths. Why?: https://econ.st/3E1UK9E
A weaker pound does not spell disaster for Britain: https://econ.st/3SJ2yS0
Meet Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer. He’s rather odd: https://econ.st/3BX0ejx
Why the dollar is so strong: https://econ.st/3LUg2I9Who Is Xi Jinping?The Economist2022-09-28 | This year Xi Jinping is expected to begin a historic third term as president, cementing his status as China’s strongest leader since Mao. The future of China's 1.4 billion people—and perhaps world peace—now depend to a large extent on the mind of one man. So who is President Xi, and what is his vision for China and its place in the world?
00:00 - Who is Xi Jinping? 01:56 - The “princelings” 03:08 - Purge of the CCP 05:33 - Life in Liangjiahe 09:06 - Lai Changxing 09:53 - Climbing the party ladder 10:42 - What is Xi’s vision? 11:34 - Surveillance and stability 13:16 - China’s future
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How Xi Jinping might change the Communist Party’s constitution: https://econ.st/3xTod1D
How the Taiwan crisis is a test for Xi Jinping: https://econ.st/3qk8tR5
Some Chinese want their country to move closer to Communism: https://econ.st/3AYQ1CL
The CCP says it welcomes complaints: https://econ.st/3cWTutr
Watch our Beijing bureau chief, David Rennie, discuss the tensions in Taiwan: https://econ.st/3BixUZSWar in Ukraine: Putins speech explainedThe Economist2022-09-23 | On September 21st Vladimir Putin announced the partial mobilisation of 300,000 Russian reservists to strengthen his forces in Ukraine and warned he would use all weapons at his disposal—chillingly warning, "this is not a bluff". Our experts discuss how far he’s willing to go.
00:00 - Putin’s speech: three takeaways 00:30 - Partial mobilisation 01:30 - Referendums 02:20 - The nuclear weapons threat 03:25 - How to read more of our coverage
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To read more of our coverage on the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3BBUSdo
A stunning counter-offensive by Ukraine’s armed forces: https://econ.st/3S7sDtQ
Vladimir Putin declares a partial mobilisation: https://econ.st/3DMASrc
Vladimir Putin vows to send more invaders. The West should arm Ukraine faster: https://econ.st/3DI8JS0
Vladimir Putin’s situation looks ever more desperate: https://econ.st/3DLVOyg
Vladimir Putin’s war is failing. The West should help it fail faster: https://econ.st/3R3I1WP
Russian discontent with the war, and Vladimir Putin, is growing: https://econ.st/3R4GmAv
Where next for Ukraine’s army? https://econ.st/3qWayTQWhy hate is fuelling politicsThe Economist2022-09-22 | Hate is fuelling politics in America and Britain, as arguments over racial justice, transgender rights and other issues become more polarised. These tribal "culture wars” spell bad news for democracy. Film supported by @Mishcon de Reya LLP
00:00 - Are we becoming more divided? 01:16 - Critical race theory 06:48 - What are culture wars? 11:32 - Transgender rights 17:14 - The effects of social media 19:42 - Policing vs democracy 23:46 - The future of culture wars
To read more of our coverage on the US: https://econ.st/3DrM0ti
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American policy is splitting, state by state, into two blocs: https://econ.st/3Bm4okB
The right-wing furore over critical race theory is manufactured, says Charles Siler: https://econ.st/3Lk4sG4
“Critical race theory” is being weaponised. What’s the fuss about?: https://econ.st/3BpAjAu
Critical race theory is appropriate in universities, but not schools, says Bonnie Kerrigan Snyder: https://econ.st/3eKzmv2
Banning critical race theory in schools is unjustified, argues Jason Stanley: https://econ.st/3S9tSbL
Why Florida is banning lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity: https://econ.st/3dnqPOr
Culture-war terms can compress complex ideas in an unhelpful way: https://econ.st/3qOxT9GWhat is the future of the British monarchy?The Economist2022-09-16 | In today’s world the idea of the monarchy is outdated, but it thrived under Queen Elizabeth II. The Economist’s Editor-in chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, and Britain correspondent, Catherine Nixey, discuss what the Queen’s death means for the future of the crown.
00:00 - How has Britain reacted to her death? 02:36 - The impact of her death worldwide 03:48 - What is the future of the British monarchy? 04:45 - The new king will face challenges
Find all our coverage on the Queen’s death: https://econ.st/3RNqd3n
Why does the monarchy matter? https://econ.st/3xvmijT
How does succession in the British monarchy work? https://econ.st/3S7zy5V
What sort of king will Charles III be? https://econ.st/3QMMRrC
Will Charles III keep the Commonwealth going? https://econ.st/3BGTYNW
Some of the new king’s realms may become republics: https://econ.st/3dfSbpJ
Read the Queen’s obituary: https://econ.st/3d16TRb
The Queen’s death is the end of an era: https://econ.st/3Db6Jl2
How the death of Elizabeth II has affected Britain: https://econ.st/3BKj4eB
How each generation is mourning the Queen: https://econ.st/3S3Y5swWhy America’s murder rate has spikedThe Economist2022-09-15 | In 2020 the murder rate in the US rose by nearly 30%—the country’s largest-ever recorded annual increase. It has not fallen significantly since. What is it about America that led to this jump, and what can be done to reduce the violence?
00:00 - America’s murder rate soared in 2020 01:15 - How violence interrupters work to reduce shootings 02:51 - Will the high murder rate become the new normal? 04:26 - What leads to violent crime? 05:28 - Did the pandemic lead to more violence? 07:07 - America has more guns than people 08:55 - Police brutality and distrust in police 11:12 - Violence interrupters bridge the gap between community and police 12:20 - American policing needs reform
Read our special report on violence in America: https://econ.st/3BdpXUq
America should reform its police forces, not defund them: https://econ.st/3BKM9Xn
Why murders are unlikely to decline as quickly as they spiked: https://econ.st/3wSrmOK
How the rise in violent crime in American cities puts criminal-justice reform at risk: https://econ.st/3KK6rDh
As violent crime leaps, liberal cities rethink cutting police budgets: https://econ.st/3cEL0XG
What happens to a city when less than half of all homicides go unsolved: https://econ.st/3AKdhnE
Why are so few murderers caught in America? https://econ.st/3wOJp8s
Are progressive prosecutors to blame for an American homicide wave? https://econ.st/3B8dVgh
Listen to our podcast on what it will take for America to solve its gun problem: https://econ.st/3Q9YfgU
Guns are the things most likely to kill young people in America: https://econ.st/3RmbpZ8
The spate of gun violence shows American exceptionalism at its worst: https://econ.st/3Rfjn6E
A Supreme Court ruling could lead to even more gun crime: https://econ.st/3KDAiNP
Why America spends so little on research into gun violence: https://econ.st/3Rmc2Su
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00:00 - How effective has the Ukrainian counter-offensive been? 02:01 - How have Western-supplied weapons helped Ukraine? 03:20 - How has the Kremlin reacted? 06:20 - Is a Ukrainian victory possible? 07:53 - Is Putin’s political future at stake?
Is Russia on the run? https://econ.st/3U3TnNj
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The wounded soldiers of Ukraine’s southern offensive: https://econ.st/3xk10FU
Ukraine seizes the initiative in the east: https://econ.st/3dei0qc
Ukraine’s army pierces Russian lines near Kharkiv: https://econ.st/3Lc0Bef
Ukraine is losing fewer soldiers in its counter-offensive than Russia claims: https://econ.st/3eLTiOi
Six months of war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3BBExX4
When and how might the war in Ukraine end? https://econ.st/3L7sCnfWhat to expect from King Charles IIIThe Economist2022-09-09 | King Charles III has very large shoes to fill. How will he change the British royal family?
00:00 - Britain has a new king 01:08 - The English constitution 01:57 - The importance of religion 03:56 - Charles has big shoes to fill 06:09 - Slimming down the monarchy 07:21 - Will Charles be a meddling king? 08:44 - Could there be a constitutional crisis? 10:35 - The future of the British monarchy
What will Charles do now? https://econ.st/3RLTCdS
The Queen’s death is the end of an era: https://econ.st/3Db6Jl2
Queen Elizabeth II— the weight of duty: https://econ.st/3eDgQF2
How Queen Elizabeth II strengthened the monarchy https://econ.st/3eB6B42
1843 - Drama queen: Her Majesty on-screen, from “The Simpsons” to “The Crown”: https://econ.st/3Rwy6ud
Queen Elizabeth II: her reign in numbers: https://econ.st/3xaSw3E
Are monarchies a thing of the past? Watch our film to find out: https://econ.st/3IP4hRG
The difficulties in crowning King Charles III: https://econ.st/30sHUA4
How does the British monarchy’s line of succession work? https://econ.st/3dWr7s1
Listen to our take on the remarkable similarities between Queen Elizabeth and Alex Ferguson: https://econ.st/3E0X1P2
How does data on inbred nobles support a leader-driven theory of history? Listen to find out: https://econ.st/3s9uYKK
What sort of King is Charles shaping up to be? https://econ.st/3oSZx5g
Is there a problem with the Netflix hit show “The Crown”? https://econ.st/3pTujdD
Charles will become defender of the faith: https://econ.st/3pTiTqw Children’s authors and publishers are capitalising on the popularity of the British monarchy: https://econ.st/33nQSiZ
Where does the royal family get its money? https://econ.st/3sa6oJJQueen Elizabeth II: her reign in numbersThe Economist2022-09-08 | Queen Elizabeth II has died. Her 70-year reign was the longest of any British monarch—and spanned a period in which the world has radically changed. This is the story of her remarkable reign in numbers.
00:00 - Queen Elizabeth II: her reign in numbers 01:20 - How Britain transformed 03:00 - How many hours has the Queen worked? 04:14 - The Queen and the Commonwealth 04:45 - Number of countries the Queen has visited 05:58 - The Queen, Popes and US presidents 06:33 - Films the Queen was portrayed in 07:00 - The longest-reigning monarchs
The Queen’s death is the end of an era: https://econ.st/3Db6Jl2
Queen Elizabeth II— the weight of duty: https://econ.st/3eDgQF2
How Queen Elizabeth II strengthened the monarchy https://econ.st/3eB6B42
1843: Drama queen: Her Majesty on-screen, from “The Simpsons” to “The Crown” https://econ.st/3Rwy6ud
How Prince Philip’s death demonstrated dynastic principle flourishment: https://econ.st/3znYsoO
Is “The Crown” portrayal of the royals inaccurate? https://econ.st/3y8o6NK
Did Queen Elizabeth approve the toppling of Australia’s government: https://econ.st/3kHNN3S
Where does the British monarchy get its money from? https://econ.st/3kDaBlz
The parallels between Alex Ferguson and Queen Elizabeth II: https://econ.st/3zmfvY9Will Trump be president again?The Economist2022-08-30 | Despite losing in 2020, Donald Trump has managed to strengthen his grip on the Republican Party. Will he run again for president—and if so, could he win?
00:00 - Will Trump run again? 01:47 - Do Republicans want Trump back? 03:22 - Why are the upcoming midterms important? 04:45 - Will Trump win?
Will Donald Trump run again? https://econ.st/3pJLUFn
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Listen to the Checks and Balance podcast: “Will anything break Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party?” https://econ.st/3Tc2DyC
Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party is unquestionable: https://econ.st/3QZEnxW
The January 6th committee has hobbled Donald Trump: https://econ.st/3T8z4hv
An FBI raid on Donald Trump’s home ignites a political firestorm: https://econ.st/3dRMWfI
The raid on Mar-a-Lago could shake America’s foundations: https://econ.st/3RbyYUt
Donald Trump’s preferred candidates sweep to victory in Arizona: https://econ.st/3R8bgII
Trump truthers are vying to run America’s local elections: https://econ.st/3AggThb
Liz Cheney is vanquished by Donald Trump: https://econ.st/3dQanWL
Is Donald Trump losing his grip on Republican voters? https://econ.st/3pGFTsVThe Saudi prince: how dangerous is MBS?The Economist2022-08-26 | Muhammad bin Salman, or MBS—the millennial crown prince of Saudi Arabia—appears increasingly invincible. With the war in Ukraine disrupting energy supplies, Western leaders are eager to get their hands on his oil. But should they worry about the young prince’s power?
00:00 - How dangerous is MBS 01:06 - How MBS has reformed Saudi Arabia 02:59 - Who is MBS? 03:36 - MBS’ rise to power 06:21 - Khalid Al-Jabri on MBS’ brutal regime 08:14 - The murder of Jamal Khashoggi 09:21 - The impact of the global energy crisis 10:02 - Who, if anyone, can stop MBS?
Read Nick Pelham’s 1843 profile on MBS: https://econ.st/3deSnoD
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Find our most recent coverage on the Middle East & Africa: https://econ.st/3bTdJYv
How to deal with despots: https://econ.st/3Qlpoye
What does the Middle East offer America?: https://econ.st/3Plw2TU
How did MBS rise to power?: https://econ.st/3QBkVXW
Why many Saudis are seething at MBS’ reforms: https://econ.st/3SYsLwXTaiwan: will there be war?The Economist2022-08-16 | The uneasy status-quo between China and Taiwan, which has existed for seven decades, is looking more fragile than ever. Is war inevitable?
00:00 - Threat to Taiwan’s peace 00:38 - Are we closer to war? 01:47 - China’s growing power 03:01 - Taiwan’s allies 03:45 - Taiwanese public opinion 04:45 - Rising threat of war
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China sends missiles over Taiwan: https://econ.st/3C7o4Lc
How to deter China from attacking China: https://econ.st/3SUEk8m
The most dangerous place on Earth: https://econ.st/3AmmhjSNuclear power: the clean, green energy dream?The Economist2022-08-11 | One of the keys to a smooth transition to a green economy is nuclear power. It's a proven alternative to fossil fuels—but the most important barriers to its adoption may not be what you think.
00:00 - The role of nuclear power 00:48 - The advantages of nuclear energy 01:41 - The problem with nuclear power 02:51 - Nuclear waste 03:58 - Storage options for nuclear waste
Read more about nuclear power’s newest appeal: https://econ.st/3SyNAP4
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Why are France’s nuclear plants are going down for repairs?: https://econ.st/3dheH10
Why Germans are still jittery about nuclear power: https://econ.st/3QdN2wH
Europe’s largest nuclear plant shuts down after a Russian attack: https://econ.st/3pawU32High inflation: what you need to knowThe Economist2022-08-04 | In many countries, inflation is at its highest level since the early 1980s, and consumers are feeling the pinch. What can be done to bring it under control?
00:00 - Global inflation is rising again 00:24 - What is inflation? 00:51 - Why is high inflation a concern? 01:40 - How to control inflation 03:00 - How monetary policy can tame inflation
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How central banks are taming inflation: https://econ.st/3OVqmQf
Should central banks’ inflation targets be raised? https://econ.st/3ORmi3j
How higher interest rates will squeeze government budgets: https://econ.st/3SkfRc6
Soaring inflation is making South-East Asians hungrier and poorer: https://econ.st/3d3TAPJ
Inflation in America may be even worse than thought: https://econ.st/3oSLFHG
Why is inflation relatively low in some places? https://econ.st/3d3Rmj6
People’s inflation expectations are rising—and will be hard to bring down: https://econ.st/3zsCLoXHow are offices changing?The Economist2022-07-28 | The pandemic and hybrid working have changed the very idea of the office. This is not only changing the design and purpose of offices, but the look of cities too.
Chapters 00:00 - The office: a shifting concept 00:57 - What do future offices look like? 02:30 - The office as a social destination 03:20 - The rising demand for flexible work 04:06 - How should hybrid employees be managed? 06:01 - Will hybrid work worsen gender inequality? 06:36 - How will flexible working reshape cities?
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Watch our previous video on whether workers should return to the office: https://econ.st/3xVqXMI
How to make hybrid work a success: https://econ.st/3zEExVH
Is hybrid work the worst of both worlds? https://econ.st/3NZkfLc
Is working from anywhere unrealistic? https://econ.st/3aXPrM6
Why daydreaming is important for work: https://econ.st/3N2dCqc
Will we readjust to the crowded office? https://econ.st/3NXNZrNThe global food crisis, explainedThe Economist2022-07-19 | The war in Ukraine threatens the world with unprecedented hunger. Even with a deal in place to get Ukraine's food exports moving, serious weaknesses in the global food system would remain. Can anything be done to prevent future crises?
00:00 - The emerging global food crisis 00:31 - Why is mass hunger on the rise? 02:26 - The impact of energy price rises 03:46 - The food crisis in Tunisia 05:06 - How hunger is driving increased civil unrest 07:06 - Export bans and stockpiling can do more harm than good 09:09 - Why global food crises will keep happening
Find all of our coverage on the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3AZyEmO
Read our briefing about the coming of the food crisis: https://econ.st/3O5OpM2
How the conflict in Ukraine propelled mass hunger: https://econ.st/3uM4ZcI
Why is global hunger accelerating after years of decline: https://econ.st/3ICVLoV
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Read our report on civil unrest and price hikes: https://econ.st/3z53Wao
Watch The Economist’s experts consider the consequences of an emerging global food crisis after war broke out in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3IEq7aT
What impact does hoarding and controls on food exports have? https://econ.st/3aKLr1ABlack holes: why they matterThe Economist2022-07-12 | As NASA’s James Webb Telescope begins to reveal images of the mysteries of the universe, we explore one of the most mysterious of all: black holes. What are they and why are they so important?
00:00 - The mystery of black holes 00:39 - What is a black hole? 01:54 - What are the different types of black holes? 03:12 - Can anything escape a black hole? 04:52 - How do scientists detect black holes? 06:27 - How did scientists create a real image of a black hole? 07:35 - Why black holes appear to defy physics 08:57 - Why are black holes important?
Sign up to our weekly science newsletter to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3P2AKGh
Watch our previous film in The Essentials series about whether alien life exists: https://econ.st/3P3sBRS
The James Webb Space Telescope opens for business: https://econ.st/3nU3ntA
How to take a picture of a black hole https://econ.st/3bHJa7z
How did astronomers prove black holes exist? https://econ.st/3OWPRku
How photographing a black hole earned the Nobel prize: https://econ.st/3bMPwCG
Listen to Babbage, The Economist’s podcast on science and technology: https://econ.st/3IekEXX
Find all of our science and technology coverage: https://econ.st/3yIPVPKBoris Johnson resigns: what happens next?The Economist2022-07-07 | After weeks of clinging on, Boris Johnson has agreed to resign as British prime minister. What happens now, and what challenges will his successor face?
00:00 - Boris Johnson’s resignation 00:29 - Will the Tory party persist with populism? 01:14 - Britain’s economy 02:21 - War in Ukraine 03:09 - Brexit 04:00 - Britain’s reputation
Why Boris Johnson should go immediately: https://econ.st/3ykyjby
The toxicity of Boris Johnson and how it affected all around him: https://econ.st/3ygdCxi
How does Britain’s Conservative Party choose a new leader? https://econ.st/3yKYLwd
“There was a sense that there was little left in government apart from scandal”—listen to The Intelligence podcast: https://econ.st/3OQxa2t
The House of Commons has a long history of sexual misconduct: https://econ.st/3OUNS0G
How Boris Johnson undid the Tory Party’s mythology: https://econ.st/3NJxyOQ
Is Johnson Britain’s most authentic politician or an actor playing the part? https://econ.st/3P6ZfSIHow China crushed Hong KongThe Economist2022-06-30 | In 1997 China promised to protect Hong Kong's freedoms for the next five decades—but just 25 years after the handover, Hong Kong is now a police state. So how did China crush Hong Kong?
00:00 - How China crushed Hong Kong 00:44 - Tiananmen square massacre vigil banned 02:37 - China’s ambition since 1842: reclaim Hong Kong 04:16 - How China needed Hong Kong’s booming business 05:30 - President Xi’s aim to crush Hong Kong 07:30 - How China infiltrated Hong Kong society 08:51 - The tactics of the Chinese Communist Party 11:42 - How exiled Hong Kongers are speaking out 13:00 - What can the world learn from Hong Kong?
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Will the Communist Party be the puppet master behind the new Hong Kong leader https://econ.st/3AcKmtO
Hong Kong’s media crackdown https://econ.st/3NwkNXL
Hong Kong’s new legislature is a mockery of democracy https://econ.st/3AcVM0z
Artists in exile continue to fight for Hong Kong’s freedom https://econ.st/3nwfflj
China is wary of Hong Kong’s bureaucratic elite https://econ.st/39WQEmU
China crushes Hong Kong’s independent news outlets https://econ.st/3nr9dCI
The seven books that best explain Hong Kong’s history https://econ.st/39ZRGhXHow gene editing could reduce the cost of cosmeticsThe Economist2022-06-23 | The cosmetics business has exploited natural resources for centuries. With consumers now demanding more sustainable products, gene-editing technology could give the industry a makeover—and make cosmetics cheaper.
Film sponsored by Franklin Templeton
00:00 - Could gene editing make cosmetics more sustainable? 01:01 - Hunting sharks for skincare 02:58 - How does synthetic biology work? 05:39 - What is the environmental cost of plant-based cosmetics? 07:45 - Can engineered microbes digest plastic? 09:18 - How to scale up gene edited ingredients 09:40 - How affordable is DNA sequencing? 10:45 - What are the regulations?
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Read our tech quarterly on synthetic biology: https://econ.st/3b1ST8t
Watch our film on gene editing: https://econ.st/3OkLf7r
How CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing is transforming healthcare and agriculture: https://econ.st/39uQNh9
How DNA and proteins work: https://econ.st/3aWo19g
Genomics took a long time to fulfil its promise https://econ.st/3MZx5HV
Biotechnology is booming in pharmaceuticals: https://econ.st/3HxhwpK
Botox and other injectable cosmetics are booming: https://econ.st/3aVxmy7Alien life: are we about to find it?The Economist2022-06-16 | The thought of finding alien life has fascinated people since the time of the ancient Greeks—but developments in astrobiology could be about to turn this possibility into reality. How do you hunt for life beyond Earth—and might this be the decade when we find it?
00:00 - Is there life beyond Earth? 00:56 - How has the search for life evolved? 02:36 - What signs of life are scientists looking for? 03:48 - What are biosignatures? 04:28 - How to find intelligent life 06:03 - How telescopes today have improved our search 07:52 - Expanding the search beyond Earth
Read more of Alok Jha's coverage on the search for life in space: https://econ.st/3zw1Hxt
Find our most recent Science and Technology coverage: https://econ.st/39lCCuK
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Why have humans never found aliens?: https://econ.st/3HhIEZA
How to improve the search for aliens: https://econ.st/3HgfYQX
Read more about the James Webb Space telescope: https://econ.st/3xrZC30
Listen to our podcast episode on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence: https://econ.st/39uGB82
Everything you need to know about UFOs: https://econ.st/3zA55aFWar in Ukraine: is Putin ill?The Economist2022-06-15 | Speculation about Vladimir Putin’s health has intensified since the start of the war in Ukraine—including rumours of blood cancer, Parkinson’s and paranoia. Could the Russian dictator be seriously ill?
00:00 - Is Putin sick? 00:52 - What’s driving the speculations of Putin’s ill health? 03:24 - What do the rumours suggest about Putin's power? 04:16 - The future of the Kremlin
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The Stalinisation of Russia: https://econ.st/39eAF3c
Putin is failing in Ukraine but succeeding at oppressing Russia: https://econ.st/3NDlO16
Watch - How Putin silences opponents: https://econ.st/3aEtAsW
Sabine Fischer on power and control in Vladimir Putin’s Russia: https://econ.st/39kfah9
The Kremlin’s propaganda machine is running at full throttle: https://econ.st/3HfaPso
The Putin Show - How the war in Ukraine appears to Russians: https://econ.st/395MSXF
Ukraine spoils Vladimir Putin’s May 9th parade: https://econ.st/3mtk3ro
What Russia’s Victory Day celebrations say about the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3H6TLEC
A constitutional ploy may keep Vladimir Putin in power until 2036: https://econ.st/3O3g1BB
#ukrainewar #putinHow does raising interest rates control inflation?The Economist2022-06-09 | When central banks raise interest rates, the impact is felt far and wide. Mortgages become more expensive, house prices might fall and unemployment can rise. So why do central banks do it? This film tells you why.
00:00 - Why should you care about rising interest rates? 00:45 - What are interest rates? 01:36 - What do central banks do? 02:14 - Why do central banks raise interest rates? 03:12 - How do raised interest rates affect consumers? 04:30 - How do raised interest rates affect businesses? 05:20 - What are the risks of raising interest rates? 06:05 - How do interest rates affect inflation?
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0:00 - The Ukraine war: three months that shook the world 0:45 - In what ways has the world been affected? 2:54 - Russia’s struggles in Ukraine 4:18 - What is China learning from the war? 4:50 -The impact of the war on the world economy 6:53 - How has Russia changed since the war? 7:43 - Ukraine: the strong and resilient country
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The West pushes for “victory” against Russia in Ukraine: https://econ.st/38UuEIH
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Why NATO should swiftly admit Sweden and Finland: https://econ.st/3PMOVjN
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War and sanctions have caused commodities chaos: https://econ.st/3wVSawH
Even outside America, inflation is starting to look entrenched: https://econ.st/3PFjZlA
Can the world cope without Russia’s huge commodity stash? https://econ.st/3t1qDJg
Surging food prices take a toll on poor economies: https://econ.st/3lO7x5h
Why energy insecurity is here to stay: https://econ.st/3t0zD1hChina in Africa: should the West be worried?The Economist2022-05-26 | In the past 20 years, China has built ever closer bonds with African nations. It has spent billions transforming infrastructure across the continent, and extending its influence into politics and society. It even placed its only overseas military base there. How worried should the West be?
00:00 - China in Africa: should the West be worried? 00:50 - The start of the relationship: transforming Africa’s infrastructure 02:49 - Africa’s diplomatic support for China 03:58 - The cost of Chinese lending 05:00 - China’s military presence in Africa 06:00 - How satirists are combatting China’s influence in Ghana 08:32 - China’s growing role in Africa’s digital infrastructure 11:00 - China’s influence: how the West should respond
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Zambia wants to be a model for resolving Africa’s debt crises: https://econ.st/3PCF5kN
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France tries to reset policy in Africa: https://econ.st/3MPfNOfCould Ethiopia’s war in Tigray spark conflict with Sudan?The Economist2022-05-19 | Recent events have revived a century-old border dispute between Ethiopia and Sudan over al-Fashaga—a fertile region that both countries claim as their own. Could these tensions throw the entire region into conflict?
00:00 - The border dispute: Sudan and Ethiopia 00:58 - The history of the dispute 02:33 - How does Abiy Ahmed worsen tensions 03:55 - Trouble in Tigray 04:38 - The return of civil war in Ethiopia 05:07 - Sudan reclaims al-Fashaga 06:27 - The dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance dam
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How the biggest dam in Africa is worsening tensions over the Nile: https://econ.st/3sCHRfZWar in Ukraine: the emerging global food crisisThe Economist2022-05-17 | The impact of the war in Ukraine is spreading across the world — global food supplies are now threatened. The Economist’s experts consider the consequences, and discuss how the addition of Finland and Sweden will change the NATO alliance.
0:00 - War in Ukraine: the global impact 1:30 - How Ukraine's agriculture is adapting to the war 2:20 - The world depends on Ukrainian and Russian exports 4:22 - The war’s impact on global supply chains 5:10 - How Finland and Sweden will change NATO 6:15 - Putin’s response to Finland and Sweden joining NATO 7:00 - The evolution of US involvement in the Ukraine war
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Sweden is following Finland's lead on joining NATO: https://econ.st/3Pnsphm
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