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Content

The future is here

Aug 18, 2020

Germany cases raise concern of second wave in Europe, South Korea tightens restrictions

By Atlantic Council

Infections in Germany raised concerns of a resurgence in new cases in Europe, while South Korea tightened social distancing restrictions. The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned that new infections are being driven by people in their twenties, thirties, and forties, many of whom have no symptoms.

Coronavirus

The future is here

Aug 17, 2020

Italy curbs nightlife, Korea sets quarantine, New Zealand postpones poll to slow virus

By Atlantic Council

From curbs on Italian nightlife to quarantine for churchgoers in South Korea and a postponed election in New Zealand, authorities worldwide stepped in to slow the spread of coronavirus infections. Japan’s economy suffered and in France, riot police will help impose mask restrictions in Marseilles.

Coronavirus

In the News

Aug 17, 2020

Cimmino in Providence: Support religious freedom to counter China

By Atlantic Council

Global Strategy Initiative program assistant Jeffrey Cimmino argues the United States should leverage support for religious freedom as a foreign policy tool in great power competition, especially with China.

China Human Rights

In the News

Aug 15, 2020

Nawaz quoted in Voice of America: 6 years after Pakistani military operation, some in North Waziristan still await damage surveys

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights Pakistan

In the News

Aug 15, 2020

Ferziger in Foreign Policy: How 9/11 and the Coronavirus Pushed the UAE and Israel Together

Civil Society Coronavirus

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Aug 15, 2020

Haring and Viačorka in the Washington Post on women’s leading role in Belarus protests

By Atlantic Council

Democratic Transitions Women

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Aug 15, 2020

Haring and Viačorka in The Washington Post on women’s leading role in Belarus protests

By Atlantic Council

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Democratic Transitions Women

The future is here

Aug 14, 2020

UK imposes new quarantine on France, restrictions increase from Paris to Auckland

By Atlantic Council

UK vacationers in France scrambled to get home to beat new quarantine measures as cases there rise. Restrictions were extended in cities from the French capital to New Zealand’s biggest city, while Europe lost almost half the jobs created since the last recession in a single quarter.

Coronavirus

GeoTech Cues

Aug 13, 2020

Living within the truth in the age of coronavirus: America’s security on the line

By Carol Dumaine

Carol Dumaine is a former US Intelligence Community analyst and manager who, in recent years, has been busy teaching, writing, and giving public presentations on themes related to climate change and global security. Currently Dumaine is working on a series of essays called “Living within the Truth in the Age of Coronavirus.” Her most recent […]

National Security Political Reform

GeoTech Cues

Aug 13, 2020

The geopolitics of Russia’s vaccine claim

By Claire Branley, Esther Dyson

President Vladimir Putin announced on August 11 that a coronavirus vaccine manufactured by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Moscow had been granted regulatory approval. The claim however has geopolitical ramifications.

Coronavirus Disinformation

Experts

Events