John Prideaux, the Brexit editor for The Economist, delves into the implications of Britain's new parliamentary majority for Brexit negotiations. He discusses how the government's firm stance might shape the future of UK politics and legislation. The conversation takes a turn towards the use of financial sanctions in foreign policy, questioning their effectiveness. Additionally, the troubling rise of illegal tiger farming and wildlife trafficking in Asia is highlighted, revealing the dark side of economic incentives behind the demand for tiger products.
Now that the prime minister has a thumping parliamentary majority, Brexit is assured—but on what terms? And what other legislative shake-ups are in the works? President Donald Trump has relied heavily on financial sanctions, often in place of old-fashioned diplomacy. We ask whether that is an effective avenue of foreign policy. And an attempt to peek into Asia’s illegal tiger farms.
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