In this engaging discussion, Alexei Navalny, Russia’s brave opposition leader, shares insights on the chilling assassination attempt against him, pointing to a regime in decline. Joining him is Sophie Petter, Paris bureau chief for The Economist, who dives into the recent murder of a teacher in France, igniting fierce debates over secularism and freedom of expression. They also explore how mobile internet access is eroding trust in governments, underscoring the shifting landscape of political power and civil liberties.
The brutal murder of a schoolteacher comes amid warnings of mounting Islamism in the country. The attack will only harden resolve for a secular society. Alexei Navalny, Russia’s opposition leader, speaks with our correspondent about the attempt on his life; it signals, he says, a regime in decline. And data reveal how the arrival of mobile internet erodes faith in governments.