
The Intelligence from The Economist
The path of increased resistance: Myanmar
Apr 16, 2021
Charlie McCann, The Economist's Southeast Asia correspondent, shares insights on Myanmar's escalating violence post-coup, highlighting the brutal military response and citizen resistance through protests and strikes. Meanwhile, Roseanne Lake, The Economist's Cuba correspondent, discusses Cuba's political transition as Raúl Castro steps down and the challenges facing new leadership amid economic turmoil. They also touch on surprising traffic fatality trends in America, revealing alarming increases in reckless driving during the pandemic.
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