A short motion-graphics video explaining the geopolitical significance of Mosul.
Mosul stands on the brink of recapture from Islamic State fighters, but the future of the city is uncertain. With several parties jostling for control of Mosul, fragile alliances could fracture, increasing the likelihood of bloody sectarian conflict.
Produced and scripted by Liam Nolan for The Economist, 2017.
Animation and motion design by the talented Nino Bennett @MotionNino.