Richard Cockett and Shashank Joshi
Two Economist contributors who discuss war films: Richard Cockett (senior editor and culture/War Room newsletter contributor) and Shashank Joshi (defence editor) offering cultural and defence perspectives on the genre; both speak in the episode under the same transcript speaker ID.
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Dec 29, 2025 • 21min
Generals’ selection: Myanmar’s sham poll
Aaron Connolly, an Asia diplomatic editor, sheds light on Myanmar's sham election orchestrated by the military junta, which has effectively sidelined all credible opposition. He discusses the weakening resistance due to lost support and highlights the junta's extreme tactics, including unconventional warfare methods. Meanwhile, Richard Cockett and Shashank Joshi delve into the allure of war films, contrasting classics like 'Saving Private Ryan' with 'Dr. Strangelove', and explore how modern technology reshapes cinematic portrayals of conflict.
