Avantika Chukoti

Joel Budd, Social policy editor at The Economist, and Avantika Chukoti, international correspondent, dive deep into Britain's asylum policy and Afghanistan's economy under the Taliban. They discuss how legal challenges have stalled plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Meanwhile, Chukoti reveals the Taliban's surprising prowess as tax collectors amidst a faltering Afghan economy. They also tackle the global struggle with electric vehicle adoption, emphasizing the urgent need for change to combat climate issues.

Guests Joel Budd, Social Policy Editor, and Avantika Chukoti, International Correspondent, dive into the complexities of asylum policies and Afghanistan's economy. They discuss Britain's controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, halted by the European Court of Human Rights. Budd highlights legal and moral objections while Chukoti reveals the Taliban’s surprising ability to collect taxes amidst a collapsing economy. Both emphasize the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and the global challenges facing electric vehicle adoption.