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Better the devil they know? Sri Lanka’s election
Better the devil they know? Sri Lanka’s election
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2019
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Podcast episode
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After multiple suicide bombings in April, much campaigning has been about security. Will Sri Lankans vote tomorrow for the authoritarian-but-effective candidate, or the more untested peacemaker? We examine the growing nostalgia for Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted as Egypt’s president as part of the Arab Spring. And a trawl through historical records shows how long it took for William Shakespeare to reach real fame.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Nov 15, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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