A friend of mines: America’s explosive policy turn
Feb 18, 2020
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Shoshank Joshi, The Economist's defence editor, delves into the U.S. controversial stance on anti-personnel landmines, analyzing its implications for modern warfare and civilian safety. Fiametta Rocco, the culture correspondent, uncovers Britain's universities' connections to the slave trade, discussing their efforts to reconcile with this legacy. The conversation also touches on innovative advertising strategies in sports, revealing how technology is reshaping viewer experiences and revenue models.
The Trump administration’s stance on anti-personnel landmines worries many—but also speaks to a future in which the rules of war are uncertain. Britain’s universities are coming to grips with how much the slave trade built them. And why the ads on televised sport aren’t always what they seem.
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