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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Brussels’ doubts: another Brexit delay

Brussels’ doubts: another Brexit delay

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Bibi got back: Israel’s election

Bibi got back: Israel’s election

Binyamin Netanyahu looks set to win a fifth term as prime minister. How will his policies affect negotiations about some of the most contested land on Earth? Meanwhile in space, Israel’s Beresheet pro...

10 Huhti 201919min

The new mediocre: the world economy

The new mediocre: the world economy

The International Monetary Fund releases its global-growth forecast today. Expect news of a downgrade, but not recession: low growth has become the status quo. We join international forces in Burkina ...

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Tripoli threat: a warlord’s bid to take Libya

Tripoli threat: a warlord’s bid to take Libya

As rebel forces advance on Tripoli and American troops withdraw, we look at the Libyan general leading the march, and at the country’s fractured politics. There’s evidence that Facebook’s advertisemen...

8 Huhti 201920min

Theresa looks left: Brexit negotiations

Theresa looks left: Brexit negotiations

Having seemingly exhausted options within her own party, Prime Minister Theresa May is now trying to strike an EU divorce deal with Jeremy Corbyn, the head of the opposition. We profile the hard-left ...

5 Huhti 201923min

Resigned to it: Algeria’s president

Resigned to it: Algeria’s president

After two decades as president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika has resigned. But the cabal that’s been running the country doesn’t want to give up power and the opposition is disorganised. Will anything change?...

4 Huhti 201920min

Fund while it lasted: the 1MDB scandal

Fund while it lasted: the 1MDB scandal

Today Malaysia’s former prime minister faces his first of several trials, for alleged involvement in the disappearance of billions of dollars from 1MDB, a state-run fund. Businesses also endure their ...

3 Huhti 201920min

Vote with pride: LGBT politicians

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2 Huhti 201920min

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