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Ukraine 2.0: a revealing visit to Kyiv

May 9, 2023

Shishank Joshi, Defense editor at The Economist, shares insights from his visit to Kyiv, revealing a city returning to normal amidst ongoing conflict. He discusses Ukraine's military resilience and innovative citizen efforts in defense. Rosie Blau highlights China's demographic crisis, detailing the struggles of a shrinking workforce and immigration resistance as they grapple with exponential aging. Emily Taylor dives into the ethical dilemmas and community dynamics surrounding rattlesnake roundups in America, addressing safety and humane practices in this unique tradition.

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Emily Taylor

Rosie Blau

Shishang Joshi

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Intro

2min

Contrasting Celebrations and Resilience

11min

China's Demographic Challenges and Economic Implications

2min

China's Demographic Dilemma

5min

Demographic Challenges and Immigration in China

2min

Rattlesnake Derby: Tradition and Controversy

7min

Rattlesnake Roundups: A Complex Relationship with Nature

3min

Our Russia and defence editors travelled to the capital, finding a city largely back to normal. They ask both civilians and the country’s top brass about Ukraine's position—and its future. China’s population-control measures worked perhaps too well, yet even an incipient labour-market crisis is not changing resistance to immigration. And the issues with America’s springtime rattlesnake round-ups.

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