The Gulf narrows: Iran-Saudi relations
The Intelligence from The Economist 
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<p>The two regional rivals have negotiated a deal, ending a seven-year lapse in diplomatic ties. Elsewhere, though, Iran remains aggressive. We ask what to make of its <a href="https://www.economist.com/briefing/2023/03/23/iran-wants-a-detente-with-its-neighbours-but-not-with-america" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">apparent inconsistency</a>. Geothermal is a <a href="https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/03/14/in-america-climate-hawks-and-big-oil-alike-cheer-geothermal-energy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">viable renewable source</a>. What would it take for America to tap in? And, the <a href="https://www.economist.com/china/2023/03/23/china-has-not-done-enough-to-halt-the-wildlife-trade" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">multibillion-dollar Chinese industry</a> being hit by a theory of covid-19’s origins</p><br><p>For full access to print, digital and audio editions of <em>The Economist</em>, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to <a href="http://www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer</a></p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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