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Content

Inflection Points

Mar 21, 2020

How the U.S. can avoid COVID-19’s geopolitical perils

By Frederick Kempe

We’re only in the opening scenes of this epic COVID-19 drama, which will continue without intermission. The Chinese rebound could prove to be a welcome twist in the plot. Imagine the far-happier ending, however, if the United States and its global allies manage to join forces globally even as they isolate socially.

China Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

Mar 19, 2020

Ambassadors call for global cooperation to meet coronavirus challenge

By David A. Wemer

While societies around the world struggle to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), political leaders must continue to collaborate on solutions to mitigate the public health and economic effects of the virus.

Coronavirus East Asia

New Atlanticist

Mar 22, 2020

What the G20 needs to do to combat the global coronavirus economic crisis

By Hung Tran

The stakes for the upcoming G20 virtual summit are quite high. Either it succeeds in presenting a plausible global approach to deal with the pandemic and its impact, thus stabilizing public confidence and financial markets, or it can leave the world rudderless in the storm.

Coronavirus G20

Upcoming events

Public Event Wed, March 25, 2020 • 10:00 am ET

Ukraine’s economy in the time of the coronavirus
Coronavirus Fiscal and Structural Reform International Financial Institutions Macroeconomics
Public Event Wed, March 25, 2020 • 5:00 pm ET

Defense, survival, and fiction: Implications of COVID-19
Coronavirus Security & Defense
Public Event Thu, March 26, 2020 • 10:00 am ET

The Russian-Saudi oil war: $15 per barrel?
Coronavirus Geopolitics & Energy Security Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Thu, March 26, 2020 • 12:00 pm ET

Virtual fireside chat with Fatih Birol: COVID-19 and the future of the energy system
Coronavirus Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions
Public Event Tue, March 31, 2020 • 9:30 am ET

The Return of Great Power Rivalry: A virtual panel discussion
China Russia United States and Canada

Recent events

Public Event Thu, March 19, 2020 • 10:00 am ET

Coronavirus’ economic impact in Europe: What are the next steps to address the crisis?

ONLINE EVENT – A virtual discussion assessing the economic actions taken to address the coronavirus crisis and what tools are available for future action.

Economy & Business European Union Eurozone International Markets
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Press and members call

Mar 19, 2020

Atlantic Council press call: Unity among allies in the fight against the coronavirus

As the global community ramps up efforts to counter the rapid spread of the coronavirus, the United States and its allies and partners are taking extraordinary steps to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic. As these measures are put into effect, widescale quarantines are disrupting life for millions, the economy is facing its greatest challenge in over a decade, and longstanding geopolitical relationships are in the spotlight. How can the United States and its closest allies work together most effectively to combat this growing crisis? What lessons can we learn from countries at the leading edge of this fight in order to reduce the toll among our citizens and those of our closest friends? Ambassador Armando Varricchio, Ambassador Ashok Kumar Mirpuri, Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis, and Barry Pavel unpack these questions and discuss the latest on the ground in Europe and Singapore.

Europe & Eurasia European Union
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Public Event Sat, March 21, 2020 • 12:00 pm ET

Latin America’s response to COVID-19

ONLINE EVENT – A videoconference on Latin America’s responses to the COVID-19, the outbreak’s implications for the region, and the next steps as the pandemic continues.
Americas Economy & Business Latin America Resilience
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