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The countries of the Western Hemisphere have been closely connected economically, politically, and socially for most of their modern existence. Growing trade links, increased migrant and refugee flows, internal challenges of corruption and crime, and spillover from failed states are making these connections more important and require closer cooperation between governments and societies to maintain stability, address common challenges, and maximize prosperity across all of the Americas

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Mar 27, 2020

U.S. politicians exploit coronavirus fears with anti-Chinese dog whistles

By Max Rizzuto

Political tensions rise as leading conservative politicians repeatedly term COVID-19 as a Chinese or “foreign” disease.

Politics & Diplomacy United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Mar 27, 2020

Leading through the mud

By Daniel Fried

The sacrifices required to defeat the coronavirus do not require mass death. Loose talk of allowing coronavirus to kill people—young as well as old—to advance a politically-driven schedule for an early announcement of success is morally abhorrent.

Coronavirus Politics & Diplomacy

EnergySource

Mar 26, 2020

Stimulus bill’s lack of funding for the SPR and clean energy is a lose-lose for the country

By Randolph Bell

Not including $3 billion for purchase of crude for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) or support for clean energy initiatives in the soon-to-be passed $2 trillion stimulus package is a missed opportunity and a lose-lose for US energy security and leadership on climate action.

Coronavirus Energy Markets & Governance

New Atlanticist

Mar 26, 2020

Coronavirus crisis sends shockwaves through US labor market

By Bart Oosterveld

The US Department of Labor’s unemployment release on March 26 gave fresh numbers to display the shocking and historic impact of the spread of the coronavirus and the resulting economic collapse in the United States. Initial weekly unemployment claims through March 21 came in at 3.28 million, a historic high surpassing all but the most pessimistic forecasts as well as the experiences in prior sharp downturns such as the oil crisis and global financial crisis.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

In the News

Mar 25, 2020

Ullman in Daily Times: Beyond Corona: Three other political viruses

By Harlan Ullman

Coronavirus Elections

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
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Mar 25, 2020

#AlertaVenezuela: March 25, 2020

By Atlantic Council's DFRLab

Two Venezuelan fringe websites created Facebook groups and pages impersonating well-known media outlets to promote their own content, apparently motivated by profit.

Disinformation Venezuela

In the News

Mar 24, 2020

Director Josh Lipsky’s Op-Ed for Market Watch on the Impact of the Coronavirus Crisis on Lifetime Earnings

By Josh Lipsky

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business United States and Canada

New Atlanticist

Mar 23, 2020

What Latin American countries are doing to confront coronavirus

By David A. Wemer

As governments in North America, Europe, Asia, and around the world continue to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Latin American leaders are stepping up their efforts as cases are beginning to be documented in their countries. Although the number of cases across the region remains mostly lower than the epicenters in Europe and the United States, “we are not letting our guard down,” El Salvador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandra Hill Tinoco said on March 23. “No one can guarantee us that it is not going to hit us,” she explained, so every Latin American government is taking the threat seriously.

Central America Colombia

In the News

Mar 23, 2020

Ullman quoted in Foreign Policy Research Institute on the effects of COVID-19 on NATO

By Harlan Ullman

Coronavirus Europe & Eurasia
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