Even-more-maximum pressure: sanctions on Iran
The IntelligenceAfter much hullabaloo America announced its “Operation Economic Outcast”, a new tranche of sanctions. It is thin gruel, and might in fact invite military reprisals from Iran. Call centres form a large part of the economy of the Philippines; surprisingly, AI is not stopping the industry’s rise. And a data-led look at which cities offer the best (relative) paycheques.
Guests and host:
- Fraser McIlwraith, foreign correspondent
- Joshua Spencer, Asia news editor
- Vishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Iran war, sanctions
- AI, offshoring, the Philippines
- world cities, pay, economic migration
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