Duncan Weldon, The Economist's British economics correspondent, discusses the UK's ongoing fuel shortages and the factors behind the panic, such as Brexit and the pandemic. Meanwhile, Greg Karlstrom, The Economist's Middle East correspondent, reflects on Tunisia's political landscape, particularly the significance of its first female prime minister amidst ongoing democracy challenges. The conversation also touches on India's societal shifts, as micro-stay hotels gain traction, offering privacy for unmarried couples in a changing cultural landscape.
From chicken to petrol, Britons are facing long queues and bare shelves. We ask about the multifarious reasons behind the shortfalls, and how long they will last. Tunisia’s democracy has been looking shaky for months; we examine what may change with yesterday’s appointment of its first-ever female prime minister. And India’s beleaguered unmarried couples at last are getting some privacy.