

Lucien Chauvin
The Economist's correspondent covering Peru, providing insights into the political instability and impeachment of President Vizcarra.
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Nov 12, 2020 • 23min
Sahel of a mess: France’s impossible peacekeeping mission
Join Sophie Petter, the Paris bureau chief for The Economist, and Lucien Chauvin, a correspondent covering Peru, as they tackle pressing global issues. They discuss the escalating jihadism in the Sahel and the challenges faced by French troops on a complex peacekeeping mission. Petter shares gripping insights from Operation Barkhane, while Chauvin explores the political upheaval in Peru following President Vizcarra's impeachment amid a COVID-19 crisis. Together, they highlight the interconnectedness of these crises and the need for international support.

Nov 12, 2020 • 23min
Sahel of a mess: France’s impossible peacekeeping mission
Sophie Petter, the Paris bureau chief, discusses the intense and precarious French military operations in the Sahel aimed at combating the rise of jihadism. She shares firsthand experiences of the challenges faced by troops and the complex international responses to the crisis. Lucien Chauvin, The Economist's Peru correspondent, sheds light on the impeachment of President Vizcarra amid a pandemic and economic turmoil, highlighting societal divisions and constitutional debates. Together, they navigate through geopolitical instability with insightful observations.