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Refine and dandy: Iran’s war bounty

31.03.2026
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An Economist investigation reveals that Iran is profiting from the war as it evades sanctions and oil prices surge. India’s government has promised to crush the country’s Maoist insurgency. Our correspondent visits a former rebel stronghold. And why understudies, a theatre’s insurance policy, are underestimated. 


Guests and host:

  • Rachana Shanbhogue, business affairs editor
  • Kira Huju, Asia correspondent
  • Hamish Clayton, culture writer
  • Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

  • Oil, Iran, Kharg Island, sanctions
  • India, Modi, Maoists
  • Culture, theatre, understudies

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