The Intelligence from The Economist
Get one thing strait: Iran’s tanker stand-off
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The seizure of a British-flagged tanker in the Gulf may seem counter to Iran’s international objectives. But at home, hardliners are in the ascendancy—for them, it’s a public-relations coup. The rise of populism, particularly in Europe, suggests voters are angry. But polls suggest otherwise; we dive into this “happiness paradox”. And, the curious rise in borrowing against high-end art.
Additional music "Puzzle Pieces" by Lee Rosevere.
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