Stephen Mazey, The Economist's Supreme Court correspondent, shares insights on how recent rulings have shifted the ideological balance of the court, highlighting contentious decisions on voting rights and healthcare. Kenley Salmon, Africa correspondent, discusses Mauritania's efforts to combat corruption following the imprisonment of a former president, revealing the nation's struggles with its historical societal divides. They also touch on Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophical journey, emphasizing his lasting influence across disciplines.
The court’s term is not quite over, with contentious rulings still pending. We examine the latest decisions to gauge how its new conservative justices have affected its ideological bent. As a former Mauritanian president heads to jail we examine the country’s efforts to tackle corruption and bridge deep societal divides. And the long philosophical reach of Ludwig Wittgenstein’s only book.