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Trial run: genocide claims against Myanmar

Feb 21, 2022
Susanna Savage, a South Asia expert at The Economist, David Rennie, the Beijing bureau chief, and science correspondent Matt Kaplan delve into significant themes. They discuss The Gambia's groundbreaking genocide case against Myanmar, exploring its potential impact on the Rohingya crisis and Aung San Suu Kyi's controversial role. The conversation then pivots to Nixon's historic visit to China, drawing parallels to present geopolitics. Additionally, Kaplan reveals fascinating research on how noise pollution adversely affects plant life, stressing their unique environmental responses.
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