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Clear all filters- The Economist22 min
Remote control: Rwandan proxies occupy Congo
Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Emmett Livingston, Robert Guest, Slaweja Čankova, Vishnu Padmarabhan
Following a collapse of government defenses, the M23 rebel group and alleged Rwandan troops captured Goma, displacing millions while exploiting the region's resources amid accusations of a proxy war strategy. Concurrently, medical research published in the *New England Journal of Medicine* identifies microplastics in half of a patient sample with arterial plaque, linking their presence to a quadrupled risk of heart attacks and stroke. Simultaneously, the global astrology market is surging to $23 billion by 2031 as Gen Z users increasingly turn to AI-driven platforms for guidance amidst declining religious adherence and rising societal stress.
- The Economist25 min
Adaptitude: India and climate change
Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, Robert Guest, Sukanya Ashin, CK Vishnudas, Arumar Rivi, Ganesh Shankar, John Prudhoe, Alex Hearn
Recent developments highlight a triad of global challenges and responses, where India's intensifying climate crisis drives urgent adaptation strategies ranging from community-led flood warnings to high-tech water conservation, while a forecast of Donald Trump's second term predicts aggressive regulatory rollbacks and tax cuts alongside low-probability foreign policy breakthroughs. Simultaneously, the English wine sector is pivoting toward robotic automation to counter labor shortages and rising temperatures, utilizing spectral analysis to harvest grapes with precision before their sugar levels compromise quality. These interconnected narratives underscore a broader shift where economic inequality, political constraints, and environmental pressures force rapid technological and policy adaptations across diverse industries.
- The Economist6 min
Why are wars getting longer?
Rising global conflict intensity is driven by the erosion of international norms, increased foreign state intervention, and economic incentives that sustain violence in resource-scarce regions. Geopolitical shifts have created power vacuums allowing regional actors and criminal networks to fuel prolonged civil wars, while climate change further exacerbates violence through resource scarcity and displacement. Although short-term strategies like secret negotiations and inclusive peace processes offer hope, experts project a future where wars remain protracted and life expectancy remains low in the world's most vulnerable nations.