Argo the sequel: America and Iran’s hostage deal
This is not the first time the Islamic Republic has taken foreigners hostage. It’s proven an effective bargaining chip for decades and this time around, it has earned the state billions of dollars in ...
19 Sep 202321min
Radical shift: an interview with Argentina’s presidential frontrunner
The libertarian right-winger is leading in the polls, a surprise for a country that has typically leaned left. He has drastic plans to shrink the state. Could he turn the country around? Why Germany’s...
18 Sep 202325min
Support systems: allies debate Ukraine’s tactics
As progress on the front line slows, Western countries are divided over how the army should proceed. There are disagreements about where should be targeted and how, and with autumn around the corner, ...
15 Sep 202324min
Refresh your feed: introducing Economist Podcasts+
For 17 years, The Economist has brought you a host of brilliant shows. Now we are taking that even further. But to bring you even more of the content that you love, we need your support. Why Nagorno-K...
14 Sep 202326min
Chilean effect: the 50th anniversary of the coup
On September 11th 1973, president Salvador Allende shot himself in the head after being overthrown in a coup, giving rise to the violent rule of General Augusto Pinochet. But citizens are divided on h...
13 Sep 202329min
Midnight train to Moscow: Kim Jong Un cosies up with Russia
In a rare trip outside of the hermit state, it seems the dictator is planning to meet with Vladimir Putin. With the prospect of an arms deal on the table, how worried should the international communit...
12 Sep 202319min
Preparing for the long war: an interview with President Zelensky
As the counter-offensive continues, Ukrainian forces are running out of time to make substantial gains. Diplomatic attempts to isolate Russia have failed and progress on the front lines is slowing. Fr...
11 Sep 202324min
Moves over: American house prices
The highest interest rates in years should lead to a fall in house prices. But peculiarities of America’s mortgage market are driving them up. Egg-freezing was supposed to give women more control over...
8 Sep 202323min
