The Intelligence: At a crossroads (really)

Published: Feb. 7, 2024, 10:55 a.m.

In one of this year\u2019s largest votes, Indonesia will elect a new president in one week\u2019s time; this time the sanctity and future of its democracy are at stake. In Germany prominent people\u2014even Jews\u2014who question Israel\u2019s war in Gaza are being cancelled (10:45). And how many books are you likely to read in what is left of your life (17:25)? 


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