On warhead be it: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

A long-suspected defence partnership between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has burst into the open . We ask what Pakistan’s extension of its nuclear umbrella will mean. As Chinese brands sweep the world, some (such as Biemlfdlkk) are wisely changing their names . And a look through history at how authoritarians deal, or do not, with the comedians who mock them . Get 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.