Max Rodenbeck, South Asia bureau chief for The Economist, reveals the precarious position of Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan amid a looming no-confidence vote. He discusses military influence and the political turbulence faced by Khan. Mathieu Favas, finance correspondent, delves into the worldwide implications of sanctions on Russian oil, as India and China capitalize on market shifts. They also touch on changing ecosystems and their impact on animal populations, emphasizing the complex interrelationships within nature.
Prime Minister Imran Khan seems to be trying everything to avoid an ouster. The powerful military brass may simply want a new leader who is less hostile to the West. Calls for tough sanctions on Russian oil are multiplying. But demand for it has already plummeted—and China and India sniff a bargain. And the earthworm invasion beneath North America’s soil. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer