{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/d556eb54-6160-4c85-95f4-47d9f5216c49/d37e162c-d5dd-4491-94b6-14daa8898597?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The first sentence of the story: Aung San Suu Kyi","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e286a934d4d93d6587424a/62e286e0dc55dd001230ad1d.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Myanmar’s ousted leader has been sentenced to four years in prison; more guilty verdicts are expected soon. That will only <a href=\"https://espresso.economist.com/8821368051493f5497eb23fa0f708dcd?utm_campaign=a.io&amp;utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&amp;utm_source=theintelligence&amp;utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&amp;utm_term=sa.listeners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fuel unrest</a> that has not ceased since a coup in February. Scrutiny of Interpol’s new president<a href=\"https://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/12/04/who-will-police-interpol?utm_campaign=a.io&amp;utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&amp;utm_source=theintelligence&amp;utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&amp;utm_term=sa.listeners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> adds</a> to concerns that the supranational agency is in authoritarians’ pockets. And governments <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/asia/2021/12/04/busan-a-south-korean-city-plans-a-floating-neighbourhood?utm_campaign=a.io&amp;utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&amp;utm_source=theintelligence&amp;utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&amp;utm_term=sa.listeners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">start to back</a> the “seasteading” of libertarians’ dreams.</p><p>Have your say about “The Intelligence” in our survey here&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"http://www.economist.com/intelligencesurvey\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.economist.com/intelligencesurvey</a>. And for full access to print, digital and audio editions of <em>The Economist</em>, subscribe here <a href=\"http://www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer</a></p>","author_name":"The Economist"}