The path of increased resistance: Myanmar

The path of increased resistance: Myanmar

Protests against February’s military coup are only growing, even as the army becomes more murderous. The economy is paralysed. What can be done to put the country back together? In Cuba, the end of the Castro-family era is nigh; a new leader inherits a cratered economy and an ambitious vaccine-development effort. And some surprising road-fatality statistics from America. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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Calls to action: Lebanon’s continued protests

Calls to action: Lebanon’s continued protests

What began as protests against a tax on WhatsApp calls has blossomed into surprisingly united and peaceful demands for wholesale government overhaul. Today’s disinterment and reburial of Francisco Fra...

24 Loka 201920min

Putin, he’s back into it: Russia’s growing influence

Putin, he’s back into it: Russia’s growing influence

Vladimir Putin’s diplomacy regarding northern Syria is just one example of the Russian president’s widening influence. British Airways was once known as the world’s favourite airline, we ask why its p...

23 Loka 201922min

The course of Trudeau love: Canada’s election

The course of Trudeau love: Canada’s election

Justin Trudeau will remain prime minister, but will lead a minority government. He will probably be able to continue with his progressive push, but his halo is a bit tarnished. It’s ten years this mon...

22 Loka 201921min

Going through the motion: more Brexit contortions

Going through the motion: more Brexit contortions

It might have been a clarifying vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit motion; instead, more legislation and frustration. We dig through the parliamentary procedure to try to map out what happe...

21 Loka 201923min

Irish ayes? A new Brexit deal

Irish ayes? A new Brexit deal

Britain’s prime minister Boris Johnson has a newly struck European Union divorce deal in hand. He has defied the expectations of many, but he still faces a tricky vote in Britain’s parliament. Turkey’...

18 Loka 201922min

Antsy about ANC: reform in South Africa

Antsy about ANC: reform in South Africa

Our journalists interview Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, about his efforts to clean up his country and his African National Congress party. He’s the right man for the job, but the clock is...

17 Loka 201923min

Back to Square one? Tiananmen veterans in Hong Kong

Back to Square one? Tiananmen veterans in Hong Kong

Amid the growing disquiet in Hong Kong are a few survivors of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. These once-moderate voices are changing their minds about whether the protesters should keep provoking...

16 Loka 201924min

Then there were 12: the Democrats’ fourth debate

Then there were 12: the Democrats’ fourth debate

Twelve candidates take to the stage again tonight, with two clear front-runners. We ask how the winnowing field reflects the mood of the party. We also examine an unlikely candidate in a lesser-watche...

15 Loka 201923min

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