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The Intelligence from The Economist

Persistence of division: after the Berlin Wall

The Intelligence from The Economist

The Economist

Global News, Daily News, News

4.53.7K Ratings

🗓️ 8 November 2019

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

This weekend marks three decades since the wall fell, yet stark divides remain between East and West. We revisit that moment of hope that remains unfulfilled. Ethiopia’s Somali state was until recently the country’s most repressive; a visit to one of its prisons reveals a tremendous transformation for the better. And China’s effort to boost its national football team: naturalising foreign talents. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer

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Hello and welcome to the Intelligence and Economist Radio.

0:39.5

I'm your host, Jason Palmer.

0:41.5

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events

0:44.5

shaping your world.

0:49.8

Until recently, the Ethiopian state of Somali was ruled by a vicious tyrant.

0:54.8

Its central prison, the site of untold repression.

0:58.1

Our correspondent returned to the state after its leadership changed

1:01.5

and found a dramatic turnaround underway.

1:05.1

And China's leader would dearly like to see his country win a world cup.

1:09.3

But the National Football team has been underperforming.

1:12.7

The solution, bring in some international talents

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