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How close is Iran to having a nuclear weapon? | The Economist

2026-04-15

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Donald Trump’s central war aim in Iran is to stop the country’s nuclear-weapons programme. But the conflict may have aggravated the nuclear threat. Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director-general of the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency, sits down with David Rennie, The Economist’s geopolitics editor, to discuss the current state of Iran’s nuclear-weapons programme and what—if anything— could stop the regime from building a bomb. #Iran...

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Will the Iranian regime now sprint for a nuclear bomb? | The Economist

2026-04-15

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Will the Iranian regime sprint for a nuclear bomb? The Economist’s geopolitics editor asks the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Rafael Mariano Grossi. #iran #geopolitics #nuclear #unitednations #internationalrelations Watch the full show: https://econ.st/48viGAM Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download our app: https://www.economist.com/get-the-app...

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Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a dangerous gamble | The Economist

2026-04-14

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Donald Trump is betting economic strangulation of Iran will succeed where the war has failed. America has imposed its own blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting traffic to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas. The Economist’s defence editor Shashank Joshi and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, examine whether the blockade could trigger a global energy shock and renewed escalation. 00:18 - What is Donald Trump trying to...

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The largest transfer of wealth in China’s history | The Economist

2026-04-14

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Even as its economy slows and opportunity narrows, a lucky few will receive big windfalls. Sarah Wu, our China correspondent, examines the country's new hereditary elite. #china #inheritance #wealth #finance Read more: https://econ.st/3Ok8ggA 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:...

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What does Orban’s loss mean for Europe? | The Economist

2026-04-13

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Viktor Orban has been ousted from power by Peter Magyar, ending Orban's 16-year reign as Hungary's prime minister. Matt Steinglass, The Economist’s Europe editor, explains what the effect of this significant result will be for Europe. #hungary #orban #magyar #europe #politics Read more: https://econ.st/48IQpXo Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X:...

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How Hungary’s election result could change Europe| The Economist

2026-04-13

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How could Hungary’s election result reshape Europe? Matt Steinglass, The Economist’s Europe editor and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss how Viktor Orban was ousted after 16 years in power, by Peter Magyar, the leader of the opposition, and what the resounding result means for Hungary’s economy, democracy and its relationship with Vladimir Putin and the EU. 00:00 - Why is it such a significant election result? 00:28 - What...

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Google DeepMind’s boss on AI, power, God and what’s next | The Economist

2026-04-12

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In the latest episode of Inside Tech, the Google DeepMind CEO, Demis Hassabis, talks to our AI writer, Alex Hern, about the spiritual roots of his AI mission, why he pushes back on comparisons to “building God”, and the competitive pressures that make international cooperation harder than ever. #ai #tech #google #DeepMind 00:00 - Should we worry about AI’s most powerful people? 01:03 - Where science meets faith 03:07 - The risks of getting...

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Demis Hassabis on how to stop AI destroying everything

2026-04-12

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Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind’s CEO, warns there’s a “non-zero chance” things go badly wrong with AI. On the latest episode of Inside Tech, he explains why he sees AI as a tool, not a deity—and why the race to AGI demands caution, not just speed.

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Could Viktor Orban be defeated? | The Economist

2026-04-11

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Peter Magyar, the leader of Hungary's opposition, is presenting a serious challenge to Viktor Orban's 16-year rein in the upcoming elections. #hungary #orban #magyar #election #politics Read more: https://econ.st/4dEhJJZ 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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Has America frozen Israel out of ceasefire talks with Iran? | The Economist

2026-04-10

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Are cracks emerging in the US-Israel relationship? Anshel Pfeffer, The Economist’s Israel correspondent, joins Jason Palmer, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, to explore why Israel has been sidelined in US-led talks to end the war. Disputes over whether Lebanon will be included in ceasefire talks with Iran are already complicating fragile negotiations, heightening the risk of further escalation. 00:00 - What is the main sticking point in the...

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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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