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Is this how the Western alliance dies?

2026-01-23

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Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland—and his willingness to use intimidation and economic coercion to get it—could deal a deathblow to the post-war order. Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Edward Carr, deputy editor, and a panel of our expert journalists discuss whether the diplomatic spat could be the end of the West as we know it.

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Could this be the end of the West as we know it?

2026-01-23

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NATO allies have quarrelled before, but never quite like this. Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland—and his willingness to use intimidation and economic coercion to get it—could deal a deathblow to the post-war order. Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Edward Carr, deputy editor, and a panel of our expert journalists discuss whether the diplomatic spat could be the end of the West as we know it. 00:00 What is the future of the...

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Jamie Dimon calls Trump credit-card cap a “disaster”

2026-01-23

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The boss of one of the world's biggest banks says Donald Trump’s plan to cap credit-card costs would be an “economic disaster”. Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, tells The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, that it would significantly harm many Americans and explains how to prove it.

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Islamic State prisoners have escaped in Syria

2026-01-23

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Over 100 suspected Islamic State prisoners have escaped in north-east Syria. The breakout follows a government offensive that has driven Kurdish forces from swathes of territory the Kurds once controlled. Gareth Browne, our Middle East correspondent, reports from the ground.

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Jamie Dimon on whether CEOs are afraid of Trump

2026-01-22

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Is corporate America too scared to criticise Donald Trump? The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, puts that question to the boss of one of the world's biggest banks. When asked whether there is a climate of fear in America, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, says “I think that’s clear".

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Ken Griffin on Trump’s economic policy

2026-01-22

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Ken Griffin, CEO and co-founder of Citadel, says tariff uncertainty has pushed up inflation and discouraged investment, while curbing immigration risks high prices and a loss of talent.

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Is Trump’s foreign policy damaging the dollar?

2026-01-22

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The dollar has been the world’s primary reserve currency for the best part of a century, but under Donald Trump it may be losing its privileged position. Kenneth Rogoff, from Harvard University, discusses with The Economist’s top economics editors at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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Could the world move away from the dollar?

2026-01-22

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The dollar has been the world’s primary reserve currency for the best part of a century. But as the alliances and institutions that underpin America’s dominance wither, could the currency lose its privileged position? Rachana Shanbhogue, The Economist’s business-affairs editor, and Henry Curr, economics editor, are joined in Davos by economists Gita Gopinath and Kenneth Rogoff. Together they assess the dollar’s vulnerabilities and ask what could...

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Trump’s plan to take Greenland is dangerous nonsense

2026-01-20

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Donald Trump’s plan to take Greenland is dangerous nonsense. America has long retained a base on the territory and its firms are already free to apply to mine its resources. The Economist’s foreign editor, Adam Roberts, argues that Congress has the power to block annexation or a purchase, and that it should do so.

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Will Trump invade Greenland?

2026-01-19

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Will Trump invade Greenland? Shashank Joshi, our Defence Editor and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland, his threat of tariffs against NATO allies, and the strain this places on the alliance. 00:00 - Is anyone going to war over Greenland? 01:08 - Why does Trump want Greenland? 02:12 - Is this the most serious crisis NATO has ever faced? 03:31 - How does this affect the war in...

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What makes rare earths so critical?

2026-01-19

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Rare earths are integral to modern daily life, yet China has a near-monopoly on them. Rachana Shanbhogue, The Economist's business affairs editor, explains how these metals ended up being used as a bargaining chip in economic warfare. Video supported by @mishcondereya

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What China’s military learnt from Trump’s Venezuela raid

2026-01-17

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Has Trump’s Venezuela raid helped China plan military strikes? Jeremy Page and Sarah Wu, co-hosts of the Drum Tower podcast, discuss whether America's extraction of Nicolás Maduro could offer lessons for a possible future attack on Taiwan. #theeconomist #venezuela #china

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Iran’s former crown prince on its potential path to democracy

2026-01-16

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The exiled son of Iran’s former shah says citizens are getting “butchered” by the regime and explains how he would plan to lead the country during a transition period. In an interview with The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Reza Pahlavi said his role would be to act as a neutral arbiter, oversee free elections and then transfer power to an elected parliament. Watch our latest Insider show on Iran here: econ.st/49YL67h What...

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The battle to stop clever people betting

2026-01-16

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Can you be too good at betting? The Economist’s data editor dives into the bookie’s battle to stop clever people winning.

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The former crown prince of Iran on its path to democracy

2026-01-15

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The exiled son of Iran’s former shah explains how he would plan to lead the country during a transition period. In an interview with The Economist Reza Pahlavi said his role would be to act as a neutral arbiter, oversee free elections and a referendum and then transfer power to an elected parliament. Click the link [in our bio] to watch our latest Insider show on Iran.

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Are America’s tariffs here to stay?

2026-01-15

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A year into Donald Trump’s second term, global trade has been transformed. America has abandoned its role as guardian of the post-1945 order, instead wielding tariffs to punish political foes and pressure friends. Jamieson Greer, America’s trade representative, joins David Rennie, The Economist’s geopolitics editor, to defend Team Trump’s approach to America First trade. He explains why tariffs are permanent and reveals his plan if the Supreme...

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How Netanyahu’s rival would end Israel’s war in Gaza

2026-01-14

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Israel is bitterly divided ahead of this year’s elections. But one of prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s main political opponents, Naftali Bennett, says he can unite the country. Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, and Edward Carr, deputy editor, travelled to Tel Aviv to ask Mr Bennett how he would restore Israel’s reputation abroad and counter the threat of Hamas. 00:00 - What’s at stake in Israel’s election? 01:10 - How...

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How Netanyahu’s rival would end the war in Gaza

2026-01-14

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One of Binyamin Netanyahu’s main rivals in Israel’s election, Naftali Bennett, says he would “smoke” out Hamas from Gaza, in an interview with The Economist.

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Trump’s plan if the Supreme Court blocks tariffs

2026-01-14

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Donald Trump has said America is “screwed” if the Supreme Court rules that his tariffs are illegal. With a ruling expected to arrive as soon as today, the US trade representative, Jamieson Greer, tells The Economist’s Geopolitics editor, David Rennie, about the administration’s plan B.

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Could Donald Trump end Iran’s internet blackout?

2026-01-14

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Iran is experiencing its sixth day of a nationwide internet blackout, as authorities try to quell some of the biggest protests the country has ever seen. President Trump has said he wants to “rescue” the protesters and help restore the internet—can he?

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