“The Americans have encouraged friends in Kosovo to get rid of this truculent PM”—a Balkan bust-up
Also on the daily podcast: the IMF faces its biggest test ever and the intersection of Islam, Instagram and Indonesian lovers
WE SPEAK to Albin Kurti, a reformist prime minister, after his ouster—and ask how American officials may have played a role in his downfall. Gloomy forecasts will dominate this week’s virtual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, with more countries than ever begging for financial help. And the connection between Instagram, Indonesian lovers and conservative Islam. Runtime: 23 min
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