Nicholas Pelham, The Economist's Middle East correspondent, shares his insights on the dramatic shifts in Libyan power as Khalifa Haftar retreats from Tripoli, revealing the complexities of foreign influence and internal strife. Lena Shipper, the bureau chief, discusses North Korea's economic woes and its increasing isolation from the South, exploring how local crises often distract from external tensions. They touch on broader geopolitical implications, unveiling a fascinating look at how conflict shapes nations.