Blazed and confused: Turkey’s raging fires

Shashank Joshi, The Economist’s defense editor, dives into Turkey’s wildfires and the government’s poor preparedness amidst a climate crisis. He discusses the catastrophic impact on local ecosystems and communities, emphasizing how open-source intelligence can reveal crucial insights about such disasters. The conversation also touches on the dual-edged nature of transparency, highlighting the balance between leveraging public data for societal good and potential risks. Additionally, the episode draws parallels to China’s rapid nuclear expansion, emphasizing global security concerns.