Georgia Banjo, a Foreign Correspondent for The Economist, and Jeremy Page, the Asia Diplomatic Editor, dive into Brazil’s tense presidential election. They discuss Jair Bolsonaro’s refusal to accept a potential loss, raising fears of civil unrest. The conversation shifts to India’s long-term reliance on Russian weaponry and its efforts to modernize defense ties, amidst geopolitical challenges. They also touch on quirky topics like the rebranding of Asian carp to 'Copi' to encourage its consumption and tackle invasive species.
President Jair Bolsonaro, an unabashed fan of Donald Trump, is telegraphing that he may not accept a loss in the October election—there is too much at stake for him and his family. The West has a delicate chance to stem the tide of Russian weapons that have long been pouring into India. And why America is rebranding a much-maligned fish.