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Mar 19, 2020

The Azov Regiment has not depoliticized

By Oleksiy Kuzmenko

The Azov Regiment began life in 2014 as part of Ukraine's makeshift volunteer army and soon earned a reputation for far-right ties. The regiment has since been incorporated into the National Guard, but has it really cut its political associations?

Nationalism Ukraine

New Atlanticist

Mar 19, 2020

Azerbaijan’s strongman senses opportunity in coronavirus pandemic

By Doug Klain

While many countries are scrambling to protect the public from COVID-19, authorities in Azerbaijan are using the virus as a pretext to continue their harassment of opposition groups.

Civil Society Coronavirus

In the News

Mar 18, 2020

Slavin quoted in The Week on sanctions against Iran under coronavirus

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

New Atlanticist

Mar 18, 2020

How the coronavirus will impact Panama’s economy

By Cristina Guevara

Panama's economy—currently precarious and stagnant—depends on infrastructure megaprojects, international trade, and financial services, making it especially vulnerable to external changes like coronavirus.

Coronavirus Latin America

New Atlanticist

Mar 18, 2020

Coronavirus tops 200,000 cases worldwide, all fifty US states affected

By Atlantic Council

The number of coronavirus worldwide topped 200,000, with authorities worldwide increasing economic stimulus measures in an attempt to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on individuals, companies, and markets. All fifty US states have now registered cases, as hospitals face shortages of medical equipment.

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 18, 2020

Younus in his podcast “Pakistonomy,” episode 10: The Economic Impact of Coronavirus

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

In the News

Mar 17, 2020

Slavin quoted in The Hill on coronavirus and rising US-Iran tensions

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Iran

In the News

Mar 17, 2020

Slavin in the American Conservative: Throttled by US sanctions, Iran struggles with the coronavirus

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

New Atlanticist

Mar 17, 2020

How coronavirus is shaking the global economy

By Bart Oosterveld

COVID-19’s deadly spread delivers a trifecta economic shock: there is a collapse of aggregate demand through severely reduced consumption, a shock to global business through supply chain interruptions and bankruptcies, and resulting financial market gyrations.

Coronavirus Macroeconomics

New Atlanticist

Mar 17, 2020

The ugly, bad, and good of America’s coronavirus response

By Daniel Fried

Tough times reveal a lot about character, both personal and national; the coronavirus pandemic puts some current American shortcomings in nasty relief, but also, thankfully, points to underlying national strengths.

Coronavirus Politics & Diplomacy

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