Covid-19 by the numbers
A look at the current state of the pandemic. Continue Reading
Author: Lianne Hart
A new world order? The geopolitical fallout from Covid-19
How will Covid-19 shape the geopolitical landscape, as the world’s great powers struggle for influence and advantage?
The end of the beginning?
This week we compare actions to address the pandemic across countries, the damage inflicted by the coronavirus across states, and we provide a detailed summary of vaccine development. Continue Reading
Politics vs. public health: The pervasiveness of political agendas in the midst of a pandemic
Political partisanship is strongly influencing the United States’ response to Covid-19, potentially leading to a suboptimal balance between reopening the economy and protecting public health. Continue Reading
Is there a practical roadmap for Trump’s Israeli-Palestinian plan?
Though it is unfortunate for both sides, the Trump plan will shape the negotiation process for years to come … At this juncture, only Palestinian engagement can stave off the direst consequences of the Trump plan. Continue Reading
Factors that may help or hinder a return to normalcy
As mobility increases throughout the country, we consider factors that may help or hinder our efforts to return to normalcy. Continue Reading
Updates on masks in the workplace, vaccine development and policy responses
We consider the risks posed to workers not wearing masks in large offices, the risks scientists are considering for speeding the vaccine development process, and multiple policy responses to the pandemic. Continue Reading