Clerical era: Iraq in a hard place

Clerical era: Iraq in a hard place

A pilgrimage that is sure to become a covid-19 hotspot is a sign of how much the country’s government is losing legitimacy to its clergymen and tribal leaders. Social-media giants’ efforts to scrub violent content from their platforms simultaneously hobbles efforts to bring war criminals to justice. And why south-west England may soon be reviving its long-lost mining industry. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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The Intelligence: A despot’s calculation

The Intelligence: A despot’s calculation

Internal and international pressure on President Nicolás Maduro brings Venezuela to the brink of change. As Facebook turns 15, it’s lurching from crisis to crisis—and still making money hand over fist...

4 Helmi 201918min

The Intelligence: Be careful on the way out

The Intelligence: Be careful on the way out

As progress appears to have been made in peace talks between America and the Taliban, the Senate urges the Trump administration not to rush for the door in Afghanistan. Origami might be pretty, but it...

1 Helmi 201922min

The Intelligence: Down and out in “iPhone City”

The Intelligence: Down and out in “iPhone City”

As trade talks with China continue in Washington, our correspondent takes a trip to China’s “iPhone City” to see how the country’s slowdown is affecting workers. In El Salvador, a social-media darling...

31 Tammi 201918min

The Intelligence: This is not a coup

The Intelligence: This is not a coup

International pressure is mounting on the dictatorial regime of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. As he hints at negotiations with a resurgent opposition, we ask how the country’s citizens make ends meet am...

30 Tammi 201927min

The Intelligence: Deal, delay or dither?

The Intelligence: Deal, delay or dither?

It’s another crucial vote in the Brexit saga as Prime Minister Theresa May learns whether her leaving plan will be derailed or delayed. Autonomous weapons are coming along just as fast as autonomous v...

29 Tammi 201921min

The Intelligence: Trailer

The Intelligence: Trailer

The Intelligence is a new current-affairs podcast, published every weekday by Economist Radio, that provides a unique perspective on the events shaping your world. Drawing on the expertise of The Econ...

23 Tammi 20192min

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