Mark Wilson, a Caribbean political analyst, joins Lena Shipper, The Economist's North Korea bureau chief, and Adrian Blomfield, an East Africa correspondent. They discuss Jamaica's looming election amidst a tourism crisis and the challenges from hurricanes and COVID-19. Shipper highlights North Korea's admission of dire economic struggles, echoing past famines. Blomfield dives into the quirky world of obscure commemorative stamps, revealing insights into countries like Sierra Leone and their unusual philatelic practices.

Nicholas Pelham, The Economist's Middle East correspondent, shares his insights on the dramatic shifts in Libyan power as Khalifa Haftar retreats from Tripoli, revealing the complexities of foreign influence and internal strife. Lena Shipper, the bureau chief, discusses North Korea's economic woes and its increasing isolation from the South, exploring how local crises often distract from external tensions. They touch on broader geopolitical implications, unveiling a fascinating look at how conflict shapes nations.