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What Mexico’s response to H1N1 can teach us about coronavirus and future pandemics

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What Mexico’s response to H1N1 can teach us about coronavirus and future pandemics

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New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2020

What Mexico’s response to H1N1 can teach us about coronavirus and future pandemics

By Pablo Reynoso Brito

While the A(H1N1) and novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crises are different in magnitude and were caused by viruses with different levels of lethality, Mexico’s experience with the A(H1N1) can offer valuable lessons for current disruptions.

Coronavirus Mexico

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2020

Is China winning the coronavirus response narrative in the EU?

By Atlantic Council

With European countries still in the midst of the crisis or anxiously waiting to be hit, it is too soon to tell which narrative will win out in Europe—that of a generous China, whose systems managed to combat the virus, or that of an authoritarian regime, whose initial efforts to cover up the extent of the crisis cost the world valuable preparation time.

China Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2020

Peace Corps faces new challenge with coronavirus

By Clintandra Thompson

But despite the positive momentum of US support for the organization, Peace Corps was hit with a new challenge. On March 15, Peace Corps Director Dr. Jody Olsen made the unsurprising announcement to evacuate all 7,334 Peace Corps Volunteers worldwide due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Coronavirus

The future is here

Mar 25, 2020

Coronavirus “bullet train” in New York; $2 trillion US stimulus approved

By Atlantic Council

Cases of coronavirus are spreading like a “bullet train” in New York, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said, as cases worldwide topped 435,000. Among the latest to test positive for the virus is Prince Charles, heir to the UK throne. The White House and Senate leaders approved a historic $2 trillion economic aid package.

Coronavirus

AfricaSource

Mar 25, 2020

Tough times ahead for African oil producers

By Luke Tyburski

The precipitous decline in oil prices related to the coronavirus pandemic will have significant economic knock-on effects in Africa. Central African producers look to be the most vulnerable, but the shocks will be felt everywhere.

Africa Angola

In the News

Mar 25, 2020

Chhibber in Businessworld: Need Bold Economic Life Support To Ride Out The Pandemic

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Mar 24, 2020

Could coronavirus become Putin’s Chernobyl?

By Peter Dickinson

Official Russian coronavirus infection rates far lower than elsewhere in Europe, sparking accusations of a Kremlin cover-up. Could the pandemic become a new Chernobyl for Vladimir Putin?

Coronavirus Russia

New Atlanticist

Mar 24, 2020

The implications of the coronavirus crisis on the global energy sector and the environment

By Jennifer T. Gordon

The current drop in oil demand—caused, in large part, by severe reductions in travel due to the coronavirus—combined with the Saudi-Russia oil price war has simultaneously, if temporarily, lowered greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). However, the drop in GHG emissions is likely to be unsustainable in the long term, and the currently low cost of oil has raised questions about the future of clean energy deployment and climate action.

Coronavirus Energy & Environment

In the News

Mar 24, 2020

Riaz in The Daily Star: Covid-19: The era of perpetual emergency and the emerging new normal?

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Economy & Business

AfricaSource

Mar 24, 2020

African leaders respond to coronavirus… on Twitter

By Luke Tyburski

African leaders have embraced Twitter as a platform to provide updates on COVID-19. This curation of their tweets is meant as a window to the continent's evolving response.

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