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Clear all filters- The Economist13 min
Why is the World Cup important to Qatar?
Qatar became the host nation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the most expensive tournament in history at an estimated $300 billion, utilizing massive infrastructure projects to establish its regional prestige despite facing a 2017–2021 blockade by neighboring Arab states. The event occurred alongside significant international scrutiny regarding human rights abuses and the deaths of over 6,500 migrant workers, raising critical questions about labor conditions and the treatment of LGBTQ+ fans. While the blockade ended in 2021 after Qatar achieved supply chain independence, observers warn that the tournament's legacy may be overshadowed by concerns over the sustainability of the "white elephant" infrastructure and unresolved geopolitical tensions.
- The Economist13 min
Israel’s election: what next for Netanyahu?
Netanyahu, Anchelle Pfeffer, Greg Karlstrom
Facing indictments for bribery and fraud, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called his fourth election in less than two years as a strategy to secure immunity legislation and avoid a trial that could strip him of executive power. While polls suggest his Likud party is unlikely to reach his target of 40 seats, the outcome hinges on small right-wing parties like Naftali Bennett's, whose kingmaker status could either extend Netanyahu's centralized, presidential-style governance or force a fragile opposition coalition led by Yair Lapid. Regardless of the winner, structural barriers to Palestinian statehood remain intact, though a new administration might improve relations with the U.S. Democratic leadership compared to the current strained bilateral ties.