The Intelligence from The Economist

By: The Economist
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  • Get a daily burst of illumination from The Economist’s worldwide network of correspondents. Our reporters dig past the headlines to get to the stories beneath—and to stories that aren’t making headlines, but should be. A unique perspective on the issues and events shaping your world.


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  • All for one: Donald Trump and his key Musketeer

    All for one: Donald Trump and his key Musketeer
    Nov 21 2024

    What will the world’s richest man do in the White House? Our correspondent analyses the political and ideological role Elon Musk could play in Donald Trump’s second term. “Small things like these” may be fiction but it is based on grim historical truths in Ireland (9:30). And Chile is suffering a spate of salmon heists (15:22).


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    22 mins
  • Up and atom: can Trump stop Iranian nukes?

    Up and atom: can Trump stop Iranian nukes?
    Nov 20 2024

    Donald Trump tore up America’s nuclear deal with Iran in his first term. What will he do when he becomes president again? The pushy tactics China’s government uses to press women to have more children (10:24). And the sneaker wars get more competitive (18:06).


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    25 mins
  • Rio brand: why Brazil is courting China

    Rio brand: why Brazil is courting China
    Nov 19 2024

    Trade ties between the two countries have been increasing for over a decade. The election of Donald Trump for a second term means the relationship could now become even closer. Going to space could harm human health (7:57). And why Britain has such miserable mobile-phone service (14:43).


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    21 mins

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