The Intelligence from The Economist Hurry up and wait: Trump’s choice on Iran
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Jun 20, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, David Rennie, Geopolitics editor, and Shailesh Chitnis, Global business writer, explore Trump’s pause on military action against Iran, highlighting the tension between military intervention and diplomatic approaches. They also dive into India’s struggle to become a tech innovation hub, examining its electronic manufacturing growth amid systemic challenges. Plus, they reinterpret the cinematic legacy of 'Jaws,' revealing its deeper environmental meanings and contrasting fear with humor.
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Trump's Iran Dilemma
- Donald Trump is torn between his dislike of war and his insistence that Iran must not get a nuclear bomb.
- He fears regime change chaos but also wants to prevent an Israeli incomplete strike on Iran's nuclear program.
Controversy Over Iran Nuclear Intel
- Israeli intelligence alleges Iran hid nuclear material and accelerated bomb development, creating urgency.
- Some US intelligence agencies remain skeptical, but new claims influence Trump's perspective on Iran.
India's Innovation Challenge
- India excels at tech manufacturing but struggles with innovation due to low private R&D investment and weak university-industry collaboration.
- Its space program shows success by partnering government and private sectors, serving as a model for other industries.