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Belarusian roulette: a mutiny’s aftermath

Jun 27, 2023

Christopher Lockwood, Europe editor for The Economist, discusses Belarus's unexpected role as a peace broker following the Wagner Group's mutiny. He explains how Aleksandr Lukashenko navigates Russian pressures while maintaining a semblance of independence. Meanwhile, Daniel Knowles, Midwest correspondent, dives into the financial strains facing American public transport systems, emphasizing the urgent need for state bailouts. They also touch on the intriguing cultural symbolism of wearing red during diplomatic visits to China.

23:55

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Daniel Knowles

Christopher Lockwood

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Aftermath of the Wagner Mutiny

8min

Belarus's Strategic Posture in the Ukraine Conflict

2min

Revitalizing Chicago's Public Transport

8min

Symbolism of Red in Diplomatic Fashion

4min

Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Group fighters are said to be welcome in safe-haven Belarus. We ask how Aleksandr Lukashenko, the country’s puppet president, ended up in the role of peace broker. Our correspondent investigates why so many American states are having to bail out public-transport companies. And the diplomatic benefits of wearing red on visits to China.

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