Annie Crable

Greg Karlstrom, the Middle East correspondent for The Economist, and Annie Crable, the news editor, dive into Israel's unexpected airstrikes on Hamas in Doha, unraveling the ramifications for Qatar’s reputation as a peace mediator. They discuss the skepticism surrounding Gaza peace talks and the potential withdrawal of Qatar. The conversation also touches on climate-related challenges affecting cocoa production, prompting chocolate companies to innovate. Lastly, they analyze a decline in U.S. international tourism, notably from Canada, and its broader economic impacts.

In this discussion, Matt Yuki, a Latin America expert, and Annie Crable, a news editor, delve into pressing global issues. They analyze the arrest of Turkish opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu and its threatening implications for democracy in Turkey. The conversation shifts to Panama's strategic negotiations amid U.S. relations with insights on how these lessons might relate to future dealings with Donald Trump. Annie also shares intriguing details about visiting zoos for antivenom treatment, underscoring their vital role in snakebite emergencies.

Chris Lockwood, Europe editor at The Economist, and Annie Crable, news editor at The Economist, dive into the shifting tides of U.S.-Russia relations. They discuss Donald Trump's frustration with Vladimir Putin's lack of a ceasefire, revealing new military support for Ukraine. The conversation then pivots to the perfume industry, highlighting the ongoing investigations into potential price-fixing and the dominance of major corporations. Lastly, they explore the cognitive benefits of being bilingual, emphasizing its positive impact on brain health.