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Rise above the cloud: Amazon’s new chief executive

Feb 3, 2021

Joan Hoey, Director of the Democracy Index at the Economist Intelligence Unit, shares insights on significant shifts in democratic norms worldwide. She discusses the challenges faced by Amazon's new CEO, Andy Jassy, as he inherits a complex legacy from Jeff Bezos during pivotal times for the tech giant. Hoey highlights alarming trends in global democracy, particularly in Myanmar and Uganda, where electoral turbulence threatens stability. The conversation also touches on a high-profile capture of a notorious fugitive, blending crime and international intrigue.

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Intro

2min

Leadership Transition at Amazon

7min

Challenges to Democracy: Coups and Electoral Turmoil

2min

Crisis of Democracy Amidst Global Challenges

9min

International Pursuit and Capture of a Notorious Figure

2min

Jeff Bezos is relinquishing the reins—partly—of the firm he founded. We take a look at Andy Jassy, who will replace him as chief executive at a profitable but tricky time. Our annual Democracy Index isn’t brimming with great news; we examine how democratic norms are faring worldwide. And the capture of the biggest drug lord you’ve probably never heard of.

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