We take a look at the latest from Ukraine with Olga Tokariuk and discuss what it means that Russia has been referred to the International Criminal Court. Plus: what’s the impact of the conflict on global energy markets?
Category Archives: Politics
Preview: The Economist Magazine – March 5
Morning News: Ukraine Invasion, Refugees, Taipei & Beijing, Misinformation
We hear the latest from Ukraine as Russia’s invasion continues and discuss the situation on the country’s border as thousands flee.
Plus: the view from Taipei and Beijing, the use of misinformation in the conflict and the impact on aviation.
Morning News: China’s Stance On Russia, Covid-Death Tallies, Corruption
After backing Russia’s grievances against NATO, China now finds itself treading a very fine line on Ukraine.
There are often reasons to be suspicious of a country’s covid-death tally; we examine research showing how fraud can be spotted mathematically. And why women are less likely than men to be corrupt.
Political Analysis: Putin’s War, Economic Fallout From Invasion, Taiwan
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, where will Vladimir Putin stop? Plus, the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine (10:35) and how parallels with Taiwan are shaping Asian views of the conflict (16:35).
Morning News: Russia Intensifies War In Ukraine, Companies Exit Country
A.M. Edition for March 1. Russia intensifies its war in Ukraine, pummeling civilian centers and setting the stage for a major assault on the capital, Kyiv.
WSJ national-security reporter Brett Forrest is in Lviv in western Ukraine and he says we may be seeing a regression to more traditional tactics from Moscow, as Russian forces struggle with fierce Ukrainian resistance. Luke Vargas hosts.
Previews: The Atlantic Magazine – March 2022
MARCH 2022
From This Issue
How to find happiness: the satisfaction trap, friendship, and changing your personality. Plus the betrayal of Afghan allies, the myth of ‘the Latino vote,’ bald eagles, Sheila Heti, Method acting, lateness, and more.
Preview: The New Yorker Magazine – March 7
Morning News: Ukraine Invasion Update, Military Assessment, EU Sanctions
We hear an update from Ukraine, including the latest on the invasion and the view from Poland. Plus: the military capabilities of both sides, an update on sanctions and the role of technology in the conflict.
Sunday Morning: News And Stories From London, Kyiv, Zurich And Tokyo
Emma Nelson anchors a special edition on the developments in Ukraine, as Russian forces continue their offensive. With Lada Roslycky in Kyiv, Stephen Dalziel in London, Benno Zogg in Zürich and Fiona Wilson in Tokyo.
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