Hamza Jelani

Kathleen Bragg, Environment editor for The Economist, brings her insights on the flaws of the 1.5C climate target as COP27 unfolds. Meanwhile, Hamza Jelani, Foreign affairs writer, discusses the troubling decline of global rule of law, while noting surprising improvements in nations close to Russia. The conversation highlights the urgent need for adaptation in climate strategies and how authoritarianism affects citizens’ rights. They also touch on the psychology behind the teams everyone loves to hate in the sports world.

Kathleen Bragg, Environment editor at The Economist, and Hamza Jelani, Foreign affairs writer, delve into pressing global issues. They discuss the waning feasibility of limiting global warming to 1.5C and the essential shift in focus from prevention to adaptation. The conversation also highlights the global decline of the rule of law, particularly in unstable regions, while contrasting with signs of improvement in Eastern Europe. Additionally, they tackle the quirky world of sports rivalries where success breeds disdain among fans, revealing our complex relationship with winning teams.