Tag Archives: Iran

News: Far Right Stokes Europe Farmer Protests, Independents Shun Trump

The Globalist Podcast (January 25, 2024) Farmers across Europe take to the streets. Do their protests link with the far-right movement in the EU?

Then: the Philippines refuses to help the ICC’s drug-war probe, we assess the Red Sea disruption’s effect on global trade and look at the women serving in Ukraine’s armed forces. Plus: the diplomacy of alcohol as Saudi Arabia prepares to open its first liquor store – serving diplomats only.

News: Trump Wins New Hampshire Vote, Turkey Votes Sweden Into NATO

The Globalist Podcast (January 24, 2024) The latest from the all-important face-off between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary.

Plus: the Turkish parliament votes on Swedish accession to Nato, Germany’s six-day train strike begins and the latest business news.

News: EU Support Of A Palestinian State, Haley Vs Trump In New Hampshire

The Globalist Podcast (January 23, 2024) We discuss the EU’s role in Gaza as European foreign ministers met separately yesterday with their Israeli and Palestinian counterparts.

Plus: an on-the-ground report from the New Hampshire primary, Ukraine strikes Russian gas and Madrid’s new graffiti police.

News: NATO’s Massive New Military Drills, Israel Spurns Hamas Truce Offer

The Globalist Podcast (January 22, 2024) .We discuss Nato’s preparations for the ‘Steadfast Defender 24’ exercises, which will test the alliance’s ability to defend its eastern flank that borders Russia.

Plus: a flick through the day’s papers, the latest climate news and a dispatch from Singapore Art Week.

News: Pakistan And Iran Border Missile Strikes, Somalia-Ethiopia Dispute

The Globalist Podcast (January 19, 2024) We discuss the regional fallout following Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes in Iran.

Plus: the Somalia-Ethiopia dispute over the Somaliland maritime deal, media freedom in Ukraine following reports of press intimidation and a special interview with Alexander Payne, the director of ‘The Holdovers’.

News: Pakistan Hits Iran Targets In Retaliation, China Economy Falters

The Globalist Podcast (January 18, 2024) Georgina Godwin and Yossi Mekelberg on the latest in the Middle East as tensions flare in the region.

Then, we look at China’s economy, examine why Nordic artists are calling for a Eurovision 2024 boycott and discuss Japan Airlines’ new president.

News: Gaza War Widens As Iran Strikes Iraq & Syria, North Korea-Russia Ties

The Globalist Podcast (January 17, 2024) We discuss the regional spillover of the war in Gaza following Iranian missile strikes in Iraq and Syria.

Plus: North Korea and Russia’s growing alliance, a check-in from the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting and the latest music news.

The Economist Magazine – January 13, 2024 Preview

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The Economist Magazine (January 12, 2024): The latest issue features ‘China’s EV Onslaught’ – An influx of Chinese cars is terrifying the West; Europe’s Silicon Valley; ‘America Fights Back’ The new contest for sea power; Why Olaf Scholz is no Angela Merkel – Germany is unable and unwilling to lead Europe; What science says about old leaders…

An influx of Chinese cars is terrifying the West

But it should keep its markets open to cheap, clean vehicles

America fights back

The war against the Houthis is part of an escalating struggle for the seas

Why Olaf Scholz is no Angela Merkel

Germany is unable and unwilling to lead Europe

News: Wider Conflict In Israel-Gaza War, South Korea Political Crisis

The Globalist Podcast (January 9, 2024) Nik Gowing discusses whether the Israel-Gaza war could spark a wider conflict in the region – and beyond.

Also, Steven Borowiec updates us on South Korea’s political crisis ahead of national elections and, with less than a week to go, we look ahead to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.

News: Blinken Middle East Tour, US Troops Exit Iraq, Ecuador Organized Crime

The Globalist Podcast (January 8, 2024) Antony Blinken’s latest multi-stop tour of the Middle East, Iraq prepares US-led troop exit and Ecuadorean president Daniel Noboa’s plan to hold a referendum on security measures.

Also, the business news and the winners of the Golden Globe Awards.