Patrick Fowles, The Economist's business affairs editor, dissects the pressing economic fallout from the sanctions on Russia post-invasion of Ukraine. Dominic Ziegler, The senior Asia correspondent, analyzes how the conflict influences Asian nations, especially Taiwan, heightening its focus on self-defense against potential Chinese aggression. The conversation reveals the multifaceted impact of these sanctions and the broader geopolitical ramifications, showcasing a new era of economic conflict and the intricate dance of international relations.
The West’s co-ordinated financial weaponry is starting to bite, opening a new age of economic conflict; once-unthinkable oil embargoes seem now to be on the table. Taiwan is another democratic country with a big, bullying neighbour; we examine how the war has sparked introspection. And celebrating Pier Paolo Pasolini, a polymathic auteur unjustly known only for his most controversial film.