Andrew Knox

Journalist Andrew Knox discusses the growing power of clergymen in Iraq amid governmental decline, notably illustrated by the Arbaim pilgrimage. He highlights how social media moderation hinders investigations into war crimes, complicating the quest for justice as valuable evidence disappears. Knox also examines the deteriorating healthcare system during COVID-19 and the challenges presented by tribal influence. The conversation touches on the need for reform in the Iraqi health crisis while also noting Cornwall's unique economic challenges.

Nicholas Pelham, The Economist's Middle East correspondent, and Andrew Knox, a journalist for The Economist, dive into Iraq's multifaceted crises. They discuss how Iraq's government is losing legitimacy to clergymen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The duo analyzes the impact of social media moderation on war crimes investigations, pointing out the challenges it creates in documenting evidence. They also touch upon the potential revival of Cornwall's mining industry and the global lithium market, highlighting sustainability in the face of economic shifts.