The Intelligence from The Economist The Intelligence: can Milei cure malaise in Argentina?
Nov 20, 2023
Ana Lanquez, The Economist's Latin America correspondent, delves into Argentina's political upheaval with Javier Milei's radical reforms in a country grappling with economic distress. Meanwhile, Benjamin Sutherland discusses military technology, highlighting Israel's challenges in utilizing advanced tools against Hamas's intricate tunnel systems. The talk also touches on groundbreaking AI applications in environmental science, showcasing how bioacoustic analysis can monitor biodiversity through sound, merging tech with ecological preservation.
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Hamas Tunnel Network
- The Israeli army released video allegedly showing a Hamas tunnel entrance under Al-Shifa Hospital.
- Hamas denies using civilian infrastructure for tunnels, but the tunnels pose a challenge to Israel.
Types of Tunnels
- Hamas uses a complex tunnel system, some reportedly 80 meters deep, for hiding, maneuvering, and storing supplies.
- These tunnels are categorized as strategic or local defense tunnels.
Detecting Tunnel Entrances
- Use drones for persistent surveillance to detect tunnel entrances, looking for unusual patterns of activity.
- Track movement of tunneling materials and rely less on human spies.