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Tragedy in Japan: the killing of Abe Shinzo

Tragedy in Japan: the killing of Abe Shinzo

FromThe Intelligence from The Economist


Tragedy in Japan: the killing of Abe Shinzo

FromThe Intelligence from The Economist

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Jul 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Japan’s prime minister from 2006-07 and 2012-20 died after being shot at a campaign event. Our Tokyo bureau chief analyses the implications for the country and its politics. The resurgence of a particularly well-armed militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens to reignite deadly regional tensions. And we introduce you to the robots that may soon pick your vegetables.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
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Released:
Jul 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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