Shishang Chou-Zhi, Defense editor at The Economist, and Avantika Chilkoti, International correspondent, explore critical global issues. They discuss the evolving nuclear order and the implications of new treaties amidst rising tensions with nations like North Korea and Iran. The podcast also delves into the alarming double burden of malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting local efforts in Zambia to combat both obesity and undernourishment. Additionally, they examine the geopolitical significance of rare-earth mineral mining in Greenland.