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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 8, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” episode 8: Women, Feminism, and the Aurat March

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Human Rights

Inflection Points

Mar 7, 2020

Coronavirus is already changing the world

By Frederick Kempe

The first returns are in regarding how the coronavirus episode might change the world. No doubt the virus is a curse, but it also could be a blessing if politicians and voters heed its lessons. As Winston Churchill said on the cusp of World War II, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”

Coronavirus Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 6, 2020

Roberts on the growing discontent of Chinese migrant workers

By Atlantic Council

On March 6, 2020, Dexter Tiff Roberts, nonresident senior fellow at the Asia Security Initiative and a veteran China journalist, published an article on the Wall Street Journal. His article focuses on how China’s experience with COVID-19 has revealed the existing “vulnerability of a pivotal, undervalued part of China’s economy—the hundreds of millions of migrant […]

China Democratic Transitions

In the News

Mar 6, 2020

Nooruddin joins The Hindu to discuss empirical arguments regarding the importance of social peace for economic development

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Human Rights

The future is here

Mar 6, 2020

As impact of Coronavirus widens, WHO says: “This is not a drill”

By Atlantic Council

The number of cases of Coronavirus went beyond 100,000, with a jump in new incidents of the virus recorded in countries from Italy to France and Iran, increases in the United States and new cases from countries including the Netherlands. The World Health Organization (WHO) called for concerted action by government to stem the crisis.

Economy & Business Resilience & Society

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 5, 2020

Venezuelan women: The unseen victims of the humanitarian crisis

By Angela Chavez

Although gender inequality is not a novel issue in Latin America and especially not in Venezuela, the current humanitarian crisis has made women more vulnerable financially, politically, and socially, and made sexual violence and discrimination commonplace. According to a recent report by Venezuelan non-profit organization Center for Peace and Justice (CEPAZ), the crisis has increased women’s vulnerability through the lack of governance and weakened institutions, impoverishment, lack of access to food and medicine, and the rising forced migration, among other factors.

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MENASource

Mar 5, 2020

The impact of coronavirus on Gulf economies

By Jonathan Fulton

Beyond the obvious public health crisis, the coronavirus has had a significant impact on Gulf economies, as it has with other countries around the world. What sets the GCC states apart is the damage that can be done by a Chinese slowdown.

Coronavirus Middle East

In the News

Mar 5, 2020

Nooruddin joins CGTN America’s “The Heat” to discuss Violence in New Delhi

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Human Rights

New Atlanticist

Mar 5, 2020

California declares state of emergency, UK cases jump

By Atlantic Council

California declared a state of emergency to contain the spread of coronavirus, as a cruise ship with sick passengers and crew stood offshore from San Francisco. The UK reported a jump in cases, while Italy took unprecedented steps even after the closure of schools and universities yesterday.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Mar 4, 2020

Governments and businesses brace for coronavirus impact

By David A. Wemer

As more cases of the novel coronavirus (known as COVID-19) are identified in the United States and around the world, governments, businesses, and communities will need to be prepared to take significant action to slow its spread and mitigate its potential effects.

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