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(Another) all-out war: Afghanistan and Pakistan

The Economist· Mar 24, 2026· 20m 5s

Air strikes and border raids have turned cross-border tensions into hot conflict . We ask what raised the temperature, and whether the Iran war may act to lower it. Meanwhile that war’s oil shock brings with it fears of rising inflation; we examine how recent disruptions might inform policy decisions. And “ listening parties ”, once for music-industry insiders, are becoming the norm.  Guests and host: Tom Sasse, south Asia bureau chief Joshua Roberts, capital markets correspondent Caitlin T

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(Another) all-out war: Afghanistan and Pakistan

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  1. Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

    Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

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  2. Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    0:04
  3. We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    0:09
  4. The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    0:14
  5. Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

    Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

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  6. Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

    Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

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