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No-sanctuary cities: the Taliban’s latest surge

No-sanctuary cities: the Taliban’s latest surge

FromThe Intelligence from The Economist


No-sanctuary cities: the Taliban’s latest surge

FromThe Intelligence from The Economist

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Sweeping rural gains made as American forces have slipped out are now giving way to bids for urban areas; an enormous, symbolic victory for the insurgents looms. Singapore has enjoyed relative racial harmony for decades, but shocking recent events have revealed persistent inequalities. And why chewing gum has lost its cool.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
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Released:
Aug 2, 2021
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