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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 25 MIN

New world of warcraft: how conflict has forever changed

from The Intelligence from The Economist

Our outgoing defence editor reflects on how war has changed during the eight years of his tenure. Wars have become easier to start and harder to finish, and the little guy has a better chance than ever before. And our obituaries editor pays tribute to Barney Frank, a trailblazing Democratic congressman.Watch extended clips from Insider hereGuests and host:Shashank Joshi, defence editorAnn Wroe, obituaries editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: war, technology, Ukraine, IranBarney FrankGet a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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