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What America and Iran want from negotiations | The Economist

2026-04-10

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On the latest episode of Insider, our editors discuss what America and Iran each want from peace negotiations in Pakistan. The talks in Islamabad will be complicated, to say the least. Over the past few weeks America and Iran have exchanged several proposals for ending the war. Their positions could not be further apart. #Iran #War #Israel #Trump 0:00 - Does Trump actually want regime change in Iran? 1:06 - Trading highly enriched uranium for...

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Are Trump supporters waking up the risks?

2026-04-10

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Donald Trump’s supporters thought the risks of his presidency were peripheral. Now, those risks are front and centre. Charlotte Howard, our New York bureau chief, and Greg Carlstrom, our Middle East correspondent, discuss how the president’s rhetoric is unsettling allies at home and abroad.

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Why is Israel jeopardising the ceasefire? | The Economist

2026-04-10

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Hours after Trump announced a two-week pause in fighting with Iran, Israel escalated its strikes on Lebanon. Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist

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Will the ceasefire between America and Iran lead to peace? | The Economist

2026-04-08

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President Trump and the Iranian regime have vastly conflicting aims. As both sides prepare for peace talks on Friday, our Middle East correspondent assesses the chance of stability in the region. Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook:...

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Does Trump need the Strait of Hormuz more than he thinks? | The Economist

2026-04-07

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President Trump’s has repeated his ultimatum to Iran—reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants. But he has also spent the past few weeks claiming the strait's closure “doesn't really affect” America. Archie Hall, our US economics editor, explains why a closed strait will hurt America more than Donald Trump might think. #news #trump #iran #america Read more: https://econ.st/4vhrYu2 Subscribe to The Economist:...

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Why America and Iran are both claiming victory | The Economist

2026-04-07

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Who is winning the war between America and Iran? Gregg Carlstrom, The Economist’s Middle East correspondent, and Jason Palmer, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss Donald Trump’s repeated deadline delays, the battle of competing narratives between America and Iran and the mounting military and economic costs on both sides of the war. 00:00 – Will Trump’s latest deadline trigger escalation? 00:34 – How can both sides claim they’re winning?...

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Is Britain returning to the 1970s? | The Economist

2026-04-05

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As doctors in the UK prepare to strike, The Economist’s public policy editor analyses how Keir Starmer has increased the rights of trade unions to levels last seen under Margaret Thatcher. Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook:...

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Could the Iran war trigger a Gulf water crisis?

2026-04-04

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Water infrastructure in the Middle East has been hit at least three times since the Iran war began. For Gulf countries reliant on desalination, further escalation could be catastrophic.

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What does the war in Iran mean for Taiwan? | The Economist

2026-04-03

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What does the war in Iran mean for China and Taiwan? The Economist’s geopolitics editor discusses fears that China might see a window for an attack while America is distracted in the Middle East. #trump #iran #china #taiwan #usa Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4sYJilV Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download our app:...

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What does China think of Trump’s war with Iran? | The Economist

2026-04-03

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China is watching Donald Trump’s war with Iran closely. As The Economist’s geopolitics editor explains, Chinese officials and insiders say a weakened American president would be bad for them because, on China at least, “he’s the least hawkish person in Washington”. #iran #trump #china #usa #america Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4sYJilV Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist:...

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What are Donald Trump’s options in Iran? | The Economist

2026-04-02

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The president has sworn to send Iran “back to the stone ages”. The Economist’s defence editor, Shashank Joshi, explores what’s next for America’s war in the Middle East and the likelihood of American boots on the ground. Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on...

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Will China be the real winner from the Iran war? | The Economist

2026-04-02

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What does Xi Jinping make of Donald Trump’s war in Iran? The Economist’s deputy editor Edward Carr, geopolitics editor David Rennie and foreign editor Adam Roberts have spent a week in China. They draw on their insights to discuss with editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes about what the third Gulf war means for China, Taiwan and the global balance of power. #Iran #US #China #Trump #UnitedStates 00:00 - How does China see the war in Iran? 02:34 -...

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Artemis II: Our expert analyses the launch

2026-04-02

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The Economist’s planetary affairs expert analyses the launch of Artemis II. Oliver Morton, The Economist’s senior editor and author of “The Moon: A History for the Future” and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss why humans are heading back to the Moon, the new space race and how future Moon bases could reshape science, industry and exploration of space. 01:11 – What is Artemis II? 03:26 – What comes next after Artemis II?...

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Is the private-credit meltdown the next financial crisis? | The Economist

2026-04-02

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There’s been a rush of headlines about a meltdown in private credit, sparking fears of a 2008-esque crisis. But what’s actually happening? Our top economics editors explain what private credit is, what’s causing the concern and whether it can be compared to the Lehman Brothers collapse. #economics #finance #privatecredit #markets Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4136B1L Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb...

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Did “Liberation Day” bring manufacturing back to America? | The Economist

2026-04-01

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Donald Trump wanted “Liberation Day” to rescue American manufacturing. A year on, has he succeeded? His administration’s patchwork of inconsistent policies has made planning for the future impossible for businesses. #liberationday #donaldtrump #america #tariffs Read more: https://econ.st/4c2Au7o Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist...

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Is a private-credit meltdown the next financial crisis? | The Economist

2026-04-01

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After the global financial crisis of 2007-09, non-bank lenders nabbed some of banking’s riskier activities, offering companies flexible financing and dazzling investors with the promise of double-digit returns. Private-credit lending to firms increased to $1.5trn. Now, though, there’s concern about private credit. The Economist’s top economics journalists explain what private credit actually is, what’s causing concern and analyse the systemic...

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Which country is suffering the most from the oil crisis?

2026-03-31

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The number of people facing acute hunger could reach record levels in 2026, if the conflict in Iran does not end soon. The Economist has analysed some of the emerging markets most at risk, examining their reliance on imported energy and the fragility of their economies. Read the article in our app for the full list.

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Alienating Latinos could cost Trump the midterms | The Economist

2026-03-30

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Latino voters helped Donald Trump win the election in 2024, but now they are turning away from him. Could alienating Latinos cost Republicans the midterms in November? Read more: https://econ.st/40YmXZs Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook:...

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Peptides are not a miracle drug | The Economist

2026-03-29

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Do peptides really work? The Economist’s health editor, Natasha Loder, senior science writer, Tim Cross and co-host of The Intelligence podcast, Jason Palmer, discuss the booming peptide market, the risks of unregulated experimentation, and how internet hype is outpacing scientific evidence. 00:00 - Are peptides really the shortcut to bigger muscles, better skin, and faster recovery? 00:10 - How easy is it to buy peptides online? 00:42 - What...

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Big Oil’s Iran windfall won’t last | The Economist

2026-03-28

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Is time running out for Big Oil? Vijay Vaitheeswaran, The Economist's global energy & climate innovation editor and co-hosts of the Money Talks podcast, Alice Fulwood and Ethan Wu, discuss tensions around Iran, windfall profits for oil and LNG firms, and how supply disruptions could trigger food shortages, industrial shocks, and accelerate shift towards clean energy. 00:04 - What is the mood at CERAWeek among global energy leaders? 01:47 - How...

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