Outlook 2021: COVID-19 Vaccines and Global Economic Recovery
Vaccines might not be a panacea for all that ails the global economy in 2021.
How Small States Are Setting the Bar in the Fight against COVID-19
Small states seem better equipped to fight COVID-19 by design.
UK Sounds Alarm over New COVID-19 Variant
A new COVID-19 variant in the UK is ushering in a new – and potentially longer – wave of lockdowns across Europe.
Will China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Gamble Pay Off?
In China, a COVID-19 vaccine is as much a matter of public diplomacy as it is public health.
Unearthing the Secret to COVID-19 Successes in New Zealand and Taiwan
These two island democracies share several features that allowed them to weather the COVID-19 storm better than their peers.
UK Economy Battered by Dual Reckoning of COVID-19 and Brexit
Recent data paints a bleak picture of economic recovery in the United Kingdom.
Will the Road to a COVID-19 Vaccine Bring Boom or Bust?
Vaccine-related optimism might be peaking about six months too early.
COVID-19: Impediment or Opportunity for Authoritarian Leaders?
Exploring the motivations behind various authoritarian responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
East Coast Rail Link: Full Steam Ahead for China’s Belt and Road in Malaysia
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has vowed to go ahead with large-scale Chinese-backed infrastructure projects, notably the renegotiated East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), to boost Malaysia’ COVID19-hit economy.
Resolving the EU’s Rule of Law Conundrum?
The EU’s COVID-19 response fund may be historic, but will it be money well spent?