Andrew Palmer, Britain editor for The Economist, dives into the political chaos following Liz Truss's resignation, pondering the future leadership of the Conservative Party. Greg Karlstrom, the Middle East correspondent, discusses the new maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon, exploring its potential to reshape gas resources amidst a crisis. Meanwhile, Anne Rowe reflects on the poignant legacy of Yurii Kerpatenko, the Ukrainian conductor who refused to yield under Russian pressure, showcasing the profound intersection of art and resistance.
The Economist’s comparison of Liz Truss’s staying power to that of a lettuce captured global imaginations. Will the next prime minister have a longer shelf-life? We ask why it has proven so tricky to get the Middle East’s considerable natural-gas resources to market. And the murder of Yurii Kerpatenko, a conductor from Kherson who refused to bow to Russian orders.