Economist Podcasts Uprising tide: the coming inflation-driven unrest
Jun 29, 2022
Robert Guest, Foreign editor at The Economist, delves into the brewing storm of global inflation and its potential to ignite unrest. He highlights dire cases of civil discontent in countries like Sri Lanka and Pakistan, revealing how economic grievances fuel protests. The conversation shifts to Tunisia and Turkey, where rising costs devastate living standards, linking historical data to recent social upheaval. Additionally, he uncovers surprising insights into China's espionage failures and the unique lifeguard recruitment crisis in America.
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Government Response
- Governments should acknowledge the problem and listen to their people.
- International financial institutions should be generous with aid, while also ensuring responsible spending.
China's Spycraft
- China excels in surveillance and cyber espionage.
- However, they appear less skilled in traditional international intelligence gathering.
China's Intelligence Gap
- China seemed unprepared for Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its aftermath.
- They sought information from foreign counterparts, highlighting a potential intelligence gap.