Max Rodenbeck, The Economist's South Asia bureau chief in Delhi, discusses India's dire Omicron wave, with hospitals facing oxygen shortages yet signs of optimism emerging as vaccination efforts ramp up. Sarah Berg, bureau chief for Mexico and Central America, dives into the president's controversial energy reforms that may increase costs and environmental risks. They also touch on historical railway dynamics, highlighting the complexities of reviving essential trade routes in the Middle East amidst ongoing conflicts.