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Apr 27, 2020

Charai in the National Interest: Only politicians, not scientists, can solve the coronavirus crisis

By Atlantic Council

Economic downturn and uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 are leading to public unrest, which may threaten American political stability. Read Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai's latest in the National Interest on the need for strong political leadership during the coronavirus crisis.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 27, 2020

Financial markets pressure likely to force additional European action soon

By Bart Oosterveld

Markets are likely to test the resolve of policymakers to preserve the monetary union in the upcoming months, and the risk of a series of funding shocks remains elevated.

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New Atlanticist

Apr 27, 2020

IMF managing director urges more global action to soften coronavirus’ economic toll

By David A. Wemer

As the global economy continues to absorb the shock of the coronavirus pandemic, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged policymakers to commit more money to recovery efforts. “Do as much as you can,” she said on April 27, “then do a little bit more.”

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Apr 27, 2020

As coronavirus global deaths top 200,000 governments take reopening steps, Airbus is “bleeding cash”

By Atlantic Council

As global deaths from coronavirus exceed 200,000, governments worldwide continue to take tentative steps to reopen their economies, with efforts to ramp up testing to get a clearer picture of the route ahead. From bad loans to a shift in emerging-market investments, the economic impact of the pandemic looms large.

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Apr 26, 2020

Brzezinski and Skaluba cited in the Economist on COVID-19’s impact on defense spending

By Ian Brzezinski and Chris Skaluba

Ian Brzezinski and Chris Skaluba quoted on the likelihood that COVID-19 will drive down defense spending and the implications that has for reigniting the burden-sharing debate in NATO.

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In the News

Apr 25, 2020

Nooruddin joins India Today to discuss Trumpism and COVID-19

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Resilience & Society

In the News

Apr 24, 2020

Hunter in The Ledger: Breaking our civic fever

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Apr 24, 2020

Bello in Deutsche Welle: Pour une meilleure santé africaine

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Apr 24, 2020

Nooruddin in The Hindu: Troughs and crests in the pandemic response

By Atlantic Council

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New Atlanticist

Apr 24, 2020

Afghanistan needs a ceasefire now to battle COVID-19

By Marika Theros and Sahar Halaimzai

COVID-19 will not wait for negotiators to reach a humanitarian ceasefire. This is not the time to place political goals above public health or to exploit divisions. A coordinated plan of action, grounded in a public health perspective and which prioritizes pausing the violence, is necessary in order to save lives. Any actor using the pandemic to score political points or to strengthen their hand at the negotiation table cannot be truly committed to peace in Afghanistan.

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