Economist Podcasts Spies isn’t everything: Putin’s global-chaos machine
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Oct 21, 2024 
Shoshank Joshi, Defense editor for The Economist, reveals how Russia is expertly orchestrating chaos globally, including election interference and disinformation tactics. Callum Williams, Senior economics writer, tackles inefficiencies in government spending, suggesting that raising taxes might be a pragmatic approach. Meanwhile, Maria Vilcek, News editor, reflects on the cultural significance of baked beans in Britain, discussing their evolution and the rise of trendy alternatives. Together, they offer a compelling exploration of power, politics, and culinary shifts.
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Russia's Escalating Chaos Campaign
- Russia's global chaos campaign is escalating, marked by aggression and subversion.
- This involves sabotage, disinformation, and meddling in elections and political systems.
Examples of Russian Aggression
- Examples of Russian aggression include sabotage plots in Europe targeting American military facilities and arms companies.
- A Russian-Ukrainian man was arrested in Paris while attempting to make a bomb.
Russian Meddling in Africa and Yemen
- Russia's meddling extends to Africa, where they are supplanting Western influence in countries like Mali and Niger.
- They also work with the Houthi rebels in Yemen, jeopardizing relations with Saudi Arabia.