Tug of Warsh: will the new chair politicise the Fed?

Tug of Warsh: will the new chair politicise the Fed?

After months of speculation, Donald Trump has picked Kevin Warsh to run the Federal Reserve. Our correspondent explains what this means for America–and the world economy. What matters more in Thailand’s election: the will of the people or the power of the monarchy? And why Hong Kong’s humble tram network could help keep tourism on track.


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The Intelligence: on the ground in Gaza

The Intelligence: on the ground in Gaza

There is little left, in terms of people or infrastructure, in the north of the strip. Our correspondent, embedded with the Israel Defence Forces, considers the humanitarian crisis growing in the sout...

16 Nov 202327min

The Intelligence: antisemitism in France

The Intelligence: antisemitism in France

In the European country with both the largest Jewish and largest Muslim populations, a rise in antisemitic acts brings particular perils; we examine them. Winemaking was always going to be hit hard by...

15 Nov 202321min

The Intelligence: putting a Dave face on it

The Intelligence: putting a Dave face on it

Former prime minister David Cameron is back from the political wilderness—and his appointment as foreign secretary reveals much about the state of the ruling Conservative party. We ask how Israel has ...

14 Nov 202321min

The Intelligence: Kherson, one year later

The Intelligence: Kherson, one year later

After a grinding and lethal eight-month battle, Ukraine’s forces retook the port city a year ago. Our correspondent visits, finding a populace both anxious and defiant. As with technological transform...

13 Nov 202326min

The Intelligence: how strong is the Chinese military?

The Intelligence: how strong is the Chinese military?

Miscalculating the prowess of the People’s Liberation Army is dangerous. Overestimating it could cause unnecessary confrontation, but underestimating it is risky for Taiwan. We bring you some balance....

10 Nov 202324min

The Intelligence: higher-for-longer interest rates

The Intelligence: higher-for-longer interest rates

Economists have stopped waiting for interest rates to drop because it doesn’t seem to be coming. The upward pressure on long-term bond yields suggests that this situation could last for a while. How s...

9 Nov 202324min

The Intelligence: Asia’s transnational crime gangs

The Intelligence: Asia’s transnational crime gangs

A high-profile money-laundering case in Singapore with links to Chinese gamblers has shed light on a broader web of organised crime across the region. As governments wake up to the problem, what are t...

8 Nov 202323min

The Intelligence: Lebanon’s peace plan for Gaza

The Intelligence: Lebanon’s peace plan for Gaza

One month on from Hamas’ attack on Israel, we meet Najib Mikati. He is hoping to prevent Hizbullah from joining the conflict, and broader spillover into the rest of the Middle East. Can he? The Americ...

7 Nov 202326min

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