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Coronavirus crisis spells doom for Putin’s dreams of rebuilding the Soviet empire

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UkraineAlert

Apr 28, 2020

Coronavirus crisis spells doom for Putin’s dreams of rebuilding the Soviet empire

By Solomiia Bobrovska

The coronavirus crisis has sparked a collapse in oil prices that is hitting Russia hard. With the Kremlin coffers increasingly empty, could change be on the horizon in Moscow for the first time since 1991?

Coronavirus Russia

New Atlanticist

Apr 28, 2020

Guaidó’s National Emergency Government can prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Venezuela

By Cristina Guevara

Guaidó’s national emergency government presents a viable solution to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis, and the dictatorship that has decimated the country.

Coronavirus Corruption

UkraineAlert

Apr 28, 2020

Three more reasons to be optimistic about Ukraine’s future

By Adair Appleton and Doug Klain

After spending a year studying with some of the best political scientists and economists in the United States, Ukraine's up-and-coming innovators make their mark.

Civil Society Economy & Business

The future is here

Apr 28, 2020

Shadow cast over (postponed) 2021 Olympics even amid early vaccine hopes; Australia app is a hit

By Atlantic Council

A top medical official in Japan cast doubt on the already postponed Olympic Games taking place without an effective vaccine. Financial results from global carmakers and banks added to evidence of the deep impact of the coronavirus crisis. Vaccine development showed some early progress, while a new tracing app in Australia proved popular.

Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

Apr 28, 2020

US policymakers knew a pandemic was coming: Why they ignored the warnings

By Mathew Burrows

It's high time we bring the government’s decision making into the twenty-first century. The knowledge is there for how to do it. What’s our excuse as a country for ignoring it?

Coronavirus United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Apr 28, 2020

Russian journalists fire back as their Kremlin-picked editor draws a line in the sand

By Doug Klain

Another source of reliable information for the Russian public is under threat at a time when it’s more needed than ever, with the country looking down the barrel at another sixteen years of Putin’s strongman rule.

Coronavirus Corruption

In the News

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.

Coronavirus

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.

Coronavirus European Union

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.”

Coronavirus Inclusive Growth

The future is here

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.

Coronavirus
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