Charai in Newsmax: International coalition needed for change in Lebanon

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Charai in Newsmax: International coalition needed for change in Lebanon

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Aug 12, 2020

Charai in Newsmax: International coalition needed for change in Lebanon

By Atlantic Council

The deadly explosion in Beirut has left Lebanon reeling, caught between an economic crisis, crumbling public services, and a growing pandemic. In this moment, the international community must come together in standing with the Lebanese majority to enable a truly independent and viable Lebanese state. Read Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai's latest in Newsmax on how an international coalition is needed to promote change in Lebanon.

Corruption Lebanon

Stories of Resilience

Aug 12, 2020

Food relief on the frontlines

By Andrea Snyder

The world is facing an unprecedented global health crisis in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resilience & Society United States and Canada

The future is here

Aug 12, 2020

Cases increase in France, Germany amid vacations; Singapore at months-long low

By Atlantic Council

Germany and France face fresh outbreaks of coronavirus, caused in part by vacationers and party-goers. Singapore’s new cases were the lowest in months, while Russia’s new vaccine garnered more reactions worldwide. The UK economy contracted by the most among major European nations.

Coronavirus

In the News

Aug 11, 2020

Chhibber in the Economic Times: The virus has seriously exposed the limits of populism. But will the pandemic push it against the wall?

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Populism

The future is here

Aug 11, 2020

Russia registers world’s first coronavirus vaccine; Auckland in lockdown, UK jobs fall

By Atlantic Council

Russia registered the first coronavirus vaccine, greeted with caution on concerns over clinical trials, as the number of cases globally topped twenty million. Auckland, New Zealand re-imposed a short lockdown after detecting local cases, a first in more than a hundred days. UK job figures declined and Scottish soccer was thrown into disarray after a quarantine breach.

Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

Aug 11, 2020

Financial regulation in the face of COVID-19: Resilient but complex clockwork

By Emilie Bel

The COVID-19 outbreak has presented the financial system with its most challenging test since the global financial crisis ten years ago—and the system has held up.

Coronavirus Financial Regulation

In the News

Aug 11, 2020

Preparing for the post-pandemic tech environment: Dr. David Bray

By Atlantic Council

Dr. David Bray, the GeoTech Center's director, envisions a future where proper preparedness and a people-centered perspective will allow humanity to harness the incredible innovations anticipated in the coming years for good. On an episode of the "Futurized" podcast with Trond Undheim, PhD, David discussed this vision, and how we at the GeoTech Center are working to make it a reality.

Coronavirus Economy & Business

The future is here

Aug 10, 2020

Brazil, US reach grim milestones, New Zealand a hopeful one; UK job cuts in view

By Atlantic Council

The United States and Brazil reached grim milestones on coronavirus deaths and infections, while New Zealand marked one hundred days with no local cases detected. Employers plan job cuts in the United Kingdom, where a poll indicates many are leery of receiving a future vaccine.

Coronavirus

The future is here

Aug 7, 2020

Infections exceed two million in India; signs of possible slowdown in US infections

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus cases exceeded two million in India, where community volunteers quit, saying they can’t respond to infections in rural areas. Signs emerged that the spread of the virus may be slowing in the United States, while Latin America’s economy faces a long recovery from the pandemic.

Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

Aug 6, 2020

Argentina reaches key debt deal amid COVID-19 downturn

By Valentina Sader

Avoiding its ninth default, this deal opens avenues for renewed confidence in the government’s ability to continue to safeguard the economy while establishing a necessary long-term macroeconomic plan for Argentina.

Coronavirus Fiscal and Structural Reform
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