Michelle Hennessy

In this insightful discussion, Patrick Fowles, the Foreign editor at The Economist, highlights Europe's need to leverage seized Russian assets to finance Ukraine amid a critical funding gap. Callum Williams, a Senior economics writer, reveals research showing AI is reducing junior-level hiring, impacting mid-tier graduates. Meanwhile, Michelle Hennessy, the Graphic detail editor, presents the Henley passport-power ranking, explaining which countries now offer the most travel freedom and discussing the US passport's decline. A thought-provoking blend of geopolitics, economics, and global mobility!

Join Callum Williams, a Senior economics writer, and Michelle Hennessy, Graphic detail editor at The Economist, as they delve into pressing global issues. They analyze the potential use of seized Russian assets to support Ukraine's financial needs amid winter challenges. Callum reveals alarming trends on AI's effect on junior hiring, indicating no impending jobs apocalypse yet. Michelle shares insights from Henley & Partners’ passport rankings, showcasing how Asian passports are gaining power while the US passport declines.