10 Sept 2025
21m

Strikes’ price: Israel’s shocking Doha attack

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Economist Podcasts

"The Intelligence" podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events. It covers an Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders, which has shocked the region and potentially derailed peace negotiations. The podcast explores the motivations behind the attack, its impact on Qatar's role as a mediator, and the implications for American security guarantees in the Gulf. Additionally, the podcast discusses the cocoa shortage driving the development of lab-grown chocolate and analyzes the decline in international tourism to the United States, attributing it to various factors, including political concerns and increased outbound travel by Americans.

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