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New Atlanticist

May 13, 2020

Forging national renewal from the wreckage of coronavirus

By John Raidt

As we mourn the lives lost from pandemic, the United States is presented with a new and profound national mission—to emerge from crisis better and stronger. Perhaps the lessons learned and reforms spurred by COVID-19 can help unify the nation and make our public institutions more cohesive, functional and agile, propelling American excellence in this still young century. Perhaps history may even record that seizing this opportunity prevented disasters more destructive than coronavirus.

Coronavirus Resilience & Society

The future is here

May 13, 2020

China seals off cities to contain coronavirus outbreak, IMF says global economy deteriorates

By Atlantic Council

China sealed off three cities in a region close to North Korea following an outbreak of coronavirus. The International Monetary Fund said the global economy continues to deteriorate because of the pandemic, while the UK finance minister said the country’s in the midst of a deep recession.

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New Atlanticist

May 13, 2020

Amid COVID-19, Bangladesh turns its back on Rohingya

By Imrul Islam

Confronted with the need for increased coordination between aid agencies and government entities, Bangladesh has instead chosen to alienate the Rohingya community even further. Food is running out, water is running low, and essential programming to prevent gender-based violence in the camps has ground to a halt.

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UkraineAlert

May 12, 2020

Putin’s Russia has weaponized World War II

By Volodymyr Yelchenko

Vladimir Putin has turned the Red Army role in WWII into a victory cult designed to rebuild post-Soviet Russia's national pride and provide justification for Moscow's aggressive foreign policy in Ukraine and beyond.

Conflict Eastern Europe

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May 12, 2020

Riaz in The Daily Star: Kajol might not be able to speak out, BUT WE MUST

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Human Rights

In the News

May 12, 2020

Riaz quoted in Nikkei Asian Review on COVID-19 and poverty in Bangladesh

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Coronavirus

The future is here

May 12, 2020

WHO urges caution as lockdowns eased, millions of new tests in Wuhan

By Atlantic Council

The World Health Organization (WHO) urged vigilance against a second wave of coronavirus infections, while infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci gave a stark warning of the impact of opening up the US economy too soon. The Chinese city of Wuhan plans to test millions of residents for the disease.

Coronavirus

In the News

May 12, 2020

Fernandes in Forbes India: Can Covid-19 mark a new age for health and development?

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Inclusive Growth

In the News

May 12, 2020

Jensen and Inglis write article on layered cyber deterrence in The Conversation

By Atlantic Council

After serving as senior research director for the US Cyberspace Solarium Commission, Atlantic Council Senior Fellow Benjamin Jensen discusses the essential elements of a layered cyber deterrence strategy.

Cybersecurity Resilience

In the News

May 11, 2020

Hadley in the Washington Post: The next stimulus package can be used to help the US compete with China

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council Executive Vice Chair and former national security adviser Stephen J. Hadley argues in the Washington Post that the next stimulus package to mitigate the domestic economic impact of COVID-19 can also be used to counter China. Hadley and co-author Anja Manuel list several provisions that would help the United States compete effectively with […]

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