IS this the end? Islamic State’s last stand
Economist Podcasts14 Helmi 2019

IS this the end? Islamic State’s last stand

In Syria the few remaining Islamic State fighters are hemmed in. The caliphate’s territory may be diminished, but the idea will live on. A Valentine’s Day look at the digital dating market reveals the protocols and pitfalls of online matchmaking. And the derailment of an attempt by India’s railway minister to tout a new high-speed line.

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Tali-banned: Trump calls off Afghan peace talks

Tali-banned: Trump calls off Afghan peace talks

President Trump has abruptly cancelled talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan, raising fears of renewed internal strife. Wales dabbles in nationalism, and it could follow the Scottish push for separati...

9 Syys 201921min

Disunited Russia party? Moscow’s elections

Disunited Russia party? Moscow’s elections

This weekend’s vote will fill some fairly inconsequential city positions. But how it plays out will indicate the strength of a rapidly broadening, national movement against the ruling United Russia pa...

6 Syys 201922min

Age-old problem: reforming France

Age-old problem: reforming France

President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a serious policy challenge today over pensions. Will his efforts at reform re-ignite the protests that have dogged his presidency? And, a look at the legacies of t...

5 Syys 201922min

This is revolting: Britain’s parliament rebels

This is revolting: Britain’s parliament rebels

Boris Johnson has lost his parliamentary majority. Conservative party rebels will now help push for a bill precluding a no-deal Brexit, making an early election look even more likely. Violence in Afgh...

4 Syys 201920min

No safety in numbers: America’s immigration raids

No safety in numbers: America’s immigration raids

Workplace raids catch many undocumented migrants in one place. But they do nothing to tackle the criminal element that the Trump administration has so vilified. Many of the 2,000 Turkish citizens that...

3 Syys 201922min

Until blue in the face: Hong Kong’s protests

Until blue in the face: Hong Kong’s protests

The territory’s authorities have used live rounds, pepper spray and water cannon with blue dye to mark participants in ever-growing protests. What else might they resort to? The Baltic states, worried...

2 Syys 201921min

Out to launch: American nuclear policy

Out to launch: American nuclear policy

There is a push in America to subscribe to a “no first use” policy on nukes, in a bid to reduce risks and anxiety. But could that actually make things less stable? We tour through South Asia, where th...

30 Elo 201922min

Suspend, disbelief: Parliament and Brexit

Suspend, disbelief: Parliament and Brexit

Boris Johnson, Britain’s prime minister, sparked widespread outrage by suspending Parliament in the run-up to Brexit. What recourse do lawmakers still have? Taiwan’s deal to buy American fighter jets ...

29 Elo 201921min

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