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Jul 7, 2026 20 min

Continental rift: NATO’s tense summit

from The Intelligence from The Economist

As NATO leaders gather for the annual summit in Turkey today, the thorniest issue is off the agenda: fractures within the alliance. Our correspondent travels to the Baltics, where a strategic shift is already evident. First there was vibe coding, now vibe lawyering is coming to courtrooms. And day two of our great American roadtrip down Route 66. Guests and host: Anton La Guardia, diplomatic editor Anna Kerr, senior audience editor Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: NATO, Ukraine, Ankara Vibe lawyering, vibe coding, courtroom Route 66, California Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

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