The World Ahead: NPT threats
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The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty turns 50 this year, but the celebrations may be short-lived. Also, the challenges facing Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, as he tries to keep both China and America happy. And why the future of video-gaming may play out in the cloud. Tom Standage hosts.      Music by Chris Zabriskie "Candlepower" (CC by 4.0)   Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/radiooffer or here for The World in 2020 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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