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The future is here

Jan 8, 2021

The post-COVID world this week: A new pandemic adversary, challenges in 2021’s economic recovery, and some overlooked reasons for hope

By Atlantic Council

What can we expect from a post-COVID world after a pandemic that has reshaped international affairs? A world in which there are glimmers of hope at the pandemic’s darkest hour.

Coronavirus Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Jan 8, 2021

Future of DHS Project examines the role of Congressional oversight in department reform

By Julia Siegel

On Thursday, December 17, the Scowcroft Center’s Forward Defense practice and the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) hosted a panel of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials to discuss why now is the time to streamline congressional oversight of DHS.

Coronavirus Cybersecurity

Feature

Jan 7, 2021

South Asia: The road ahead in 2021

By South Asia Center

The shadow of 2020 is likely to loom large over the coming year for South Asia, which faces unprecedented economic challenges, deterioration of democratic norms and institutions, and the existential threat of climate change.

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UkraineAlert

Jan 7, 2021

What is Ukraine’s economic outlook for 2021?

By Anders Åslund

Without judicial reform or an increase in investment, there is little reason to expect any economic growth in Ukraine during 2021 beyond the gains arising from the post-coronavirus rebound.

Coronavirus Economy & Business

EconoGraphics

Jan 5, 2021

Tracking the COVID-19 economy

By Nitya Biyani

Key economic indicators for Japan, UK, European Union, and the United States.

Coronavirus Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 31, 2020

Brooks featured in Moment Magazine for 2020’s most-read stories

By Atlantic Council

On December 31, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Max Brooks was featured in an article by Moment Magazine on “The Top 20 Most-Read Stories of 2020.”

Coronavirus Crisis Management

In the News

Dec 29, 2020

Slavin quoted in The Hill on COVID-19 vaccines from the US
Coronavirus Iran

In the News

Dec 23, 2020

Nooruddin in The Hindu: COVID-19 and limits of political accountability

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Political Reform

AfricaSource

Dec 22, 2020

African outlook 2021: The Africa Center reflects on 2020 and looks ahead

By Africa Center

African nations have mostly escaped the heavy death toll and hospital bed shortages faced by Western countries, but the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a disproportionately severe blow to the continent’s economic ambitions. Fortunately, robust collaboration between African public and private sectors, and particularly innovative financing measures from African development institutions—including members of the Africa Center’s […]

Africa Coronavirus

GeoTech Cues

Dec 22, 2020

Vaccine hesitancy part 2: Effective strategies for a human-centered health campaign

By Tiffany Vora

Dr. Tiffany Vora continues her insights on vaccine hesitancy by laying out a human-centered health campaign approach that multiple sectors, from public health to social media companies, can consider.

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Experts

Fellow

Oluwayemisi Ajumobi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Technology & Innovation Non-Traditional Threats

Fellow

Jonathan Esole

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Coronavirus

Staff

Uri Friedman

Senior Editorial Director

Coronavirus Democratic Transitions

Millennium fellow

Jamechia Hoyle

Senior Consultant, LMI

Millennium Leadership Program

Coronavirus Crisis Management

Millennium fellow

Jaclyn Levy

Director, Public Policy, Infectious Diseases Society of America

Millennium Leadership Program

Coronavirus Non-Traditional Threats

Millennium fellow

Junaid Nabi

Senior Researcher, Harvard Business School

Millennium Leadership Program

Coronavirus Disinformation
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