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The future is here

Jun 11, 2020

Coronavirus spreading beyond African capitals, WHO says; Europe hoards cash

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus is spreading in Africa beyond the continent’s capital cities, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, while an uptick in new cases in the United States also caused concern. Europeans, worried about unemployment and a second wave of infections, are hoarding cash, harming recovery prospects.

Coronavirus

GeoTech Cues

Jun 10, 2020

Central bank digital currency can contribute to financial inclusion but cannot solve its root causes

By Nikhil Raghuveera

In Part II of the Central Bank Digital Currency Series series, the GeoTech Center and guest author Nikhil Raghuveera examine how CBDCs can contribute to financial inclusion in a post-COVID-19 world.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

UkraineAlert

Jun 10, 2020

Ukraine’s $7 billion Russian gas transit deal at risk amid claims of political pressure

By Aura Sabadus

Alleged political pressure targeting Ukraine's recently unbundled gas transmission system operator GTSO is threatening to undo Ukraine's energy sector reforms and derail a multi-billion dollar transit contract with Russia's Gazprom.

Corruption Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Jun 10, 2020

Ukraine’s worst move yet

By Alan Riley

The Ministry of Finance “dismissed” Walter Boltz, the chair of the Ukrainian gas transmission system operator MGU. If that independence is undermined, Gazprom may pull the transit contract and with it the guaranteed fees that Ukraine needs.

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

New Atlanticist

Jun 10, 2020

Why the George Floyd protests went global

By Borzou Daragahi

Rarely if ever has one incident inspired such a broad global movement. Attention has focused not just on the United States and its abuses but also on entire systems of power, racism, and oppression, which have come under scrutiny and criticism in what amounts to a global teach-in.

Human Rights Resilience & Society

Blog Post

Jun 10, 2020

Refugee conditions deteriorate amidst multiple crises in Lebanon

By Salman Husain and Diam Abou-Diab

As multiple crises are simultaneously bearing down on Lebanon, its fragile humanitarian situation is nearing a breaking point.

Lebanon Middle East

AfricaSource

Jun 10, 2020

Progress on African free trade: An interview with AfCFTA Secretary General Wamkele Mene

By Aubrey Hruby

Watch Africa Center Senior Fellow Aubrey Hruby's exclusive interview with Mr. Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, on the status of the agreement and the impact of COVID-19.

Africa Coronavirus

Blog Post

Jun 10, 2020

Iran’s ‘butterfly children’ impacted by sanctions and corruption

By Shenaz Kermalli

Described by US dermatologists as “the most painful disease you’ve never heard of,” EB is caused by a genetic mutation. In Iran, an estimated 800 to 1,200 patients live with the disease.

Politics & Diplomacy

The future is here

Jun 10, 2020

Coronavirus crisis will leave deep scars, OECD says; France, Austria lift lockdown measures

By Atlantic Council

The coronavirus crisis will leave deeper scars than any peacetime recession in the past century, the OECD said in a gloomy forecast that sees economic recovery stalling. Countries from France to Austria plan to ease lockdown measures, but infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci urged caution.

Coronavirus

UkraineAlert

Jun 10, 2020

IMF finally confirms new $5 billion program for Ukraine

By Anders Åslund

Ukraine's new $5 billion IMF program unleashes at least $2 billion of additional financing. This means Ukraine can feel quite safe regarding its external financial needs for 2020.

Coronavirus Crisis Management
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