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Critics say the WHO has been too trusting of the Chinese government, which initially tried to conceal the outbreak in Wuhan. Others have faulted the organization and its leader, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, for moving too slowly in declaring a global health emergency.

World Health Organization under attack, Trump threatens to shut down funding

By: EBR | Thursday, April 9, 2020

President Trump looks into the possibility to halt the United States funding of the World Health Organization for not having informed the world community on time about the threat of the coronavirus threat

Under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Iran is obligated to declare all its nuclear materials and activities to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Is Iran’s Nuclear Future in the Hands of Russia and China?

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 8, 2020

With new concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities emerging, Russia and China could take on the role of engaging with Tehran to make it cooperate with the UN’s nuclear watchdog

Crisis communication is only one side of the coin – the mitigation part. Sometimes, when you need to effect change through communication, developing a capability to speak “society” is required, and not all businesses are prepared to speak beyond marketing and balance sheets.

Superclans amid covid19 crises: acting swiftly, strategically, seriously

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 8, 2020

A global pandemic demands a global response, and in an almost leaderless world, the void must be filled by informal, global and national, leaders. Superclans, namely global successful families, can lead as we are facing a crisis of big proportions: a health disaster coupled with an economic one to follow

“The prime minister is in intensive care,” Gove said. “He’s a man of great zest and appetite for life.”

UK PM Johnson in intensive care, needed oxygen after COVID-19 symptoms worsened

By: EBR | Tuesday, April 7, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in intensive care on Tuesday after receiving oxygen support for serious COVID-19 complications while his foreign minister took over the helm of government as the outbreak accelerated

"The European Union, with its expanding network of partners in developing countries can spearhead the transformation. But to do so, European institutions, national governments and policymakers will have to look beyond today’s challenges, short-term victories, petty rivalries and self-absorbed reflexes."

Yesterday’s aid and trade policies won’t work for tomorrow’s problems

By: EBR | Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Better late than never. After weeks of neglect, the global spotlight is finally on Covid-19’s devastating social and economic impact on the world’s most vulnerable

The most important factor in November will be what voters think about Trump’s leadership in this time of extraordinary crisis: Did he do a good job or a poor job trying to quell the pandemic and rescue the economy?

Bernie Sanders drops out of the 2020 Democratic presidential race?

By: EBR | Monday, April 6, 2020

Vermont independent Senator Bernie Sanders is receiving advice to quickly exit the 2020 presidential campaign

Abkhazia is the small Black Sea territory that split away in conflict from rule by Georgia almost thirty years ago as the Soviet Union broke up, but is recognized as a state only by Russia and a handful of Russian allies.

Can the Coronavirus Reset the Abkhazia Conflict?

By: EBR | Friday, April 3, 2020

The Georgian-Abkhaz ethnic conflict looks rather small and old-fashioned in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The two sides should seize the moment to start working more closely together

"Expect the corona shock to spur and spread innovations in many fields ranging from a more efficient use of labor and communications technology to increased use of 3D printing and advanced robotics, to name a few obvious candidates."

COVID 19: Reflections on the “War” Analogy

By: EBR | Friday, April 3, 2020

Rhetoric aside, what are the analytical parallels – and differences — between today’s extraordinary pandemic-related economic policies and the circumstances during or after a major war?

The nature of the Chinese regime -- its ban on the free press and all critical voices; the absolute domination of the Communist Party over social, spiritual and economic actors; imprisoning minorities and crushing freedom of conscience -- is also contributing to the emergence of this public health disaster. The cost, in terms of human lives and world’s GDP, is immense.

The West Needs to Wake Up to China’s Duplicity

By: EBR | Thursday, April 2, 2020

The Chinese Communist Party is the "central threat of our times", US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo astutely said in January

"Now they’re all sharing their surroundings 24/7 with no breathing space. It will be tougher than normal."

Coronavirus: ’Domestic abuse pandemic likely due to shutdown’

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 31, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak will lead to a "domestic abuse pandemic" as vulnerable people spend all day with their abuser during the UK’s lockdown, campaigners have warned

After two months of a travel ban and a lockdown lasting several weeks, buses and subways are running again, and shops are also open. Trains are bringing people who had made it out of the city shortly before the total lockdown in January back to their homes.

In China, the time ‘after’ COVID-19 is beginning – but fear remains

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 31, 2020

For weeks, China has hardly reported any new cases of coronavirus infections. The economy is showing signs of recovery, but the fear of a “second wave” remains

US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the news to congratulate him that he’ll be forming Israel’s next government, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel closed in on a unity government with rival Gantz

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Israeli people get a new government. Negotiating teams representing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz met recently as talks continued to hammer out the details of a national unity government, Israeli media reported

The hold-up started with a tweet of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, leader of the ‘socialist’ Democrats in the House. It says, ‘Mitch McConnell & the GOP are pushing a crony capitalists slush fund for friends and donors.’

Trump signs $2trillion Coronavirus stimulus bill after an ‘ideological and left wing’ hold-up by Democrats

By: N. Peter Kramer | Monday, March 30, 2020

Friday March 27, President Trump signs a roughly $2trillion stimulus package into law, the largest relief package in US history to extend aid to many struggling Americans through direct payments and expanded unemployment insurance

In the field of global governance, the Covid-19 crisis appears first of all as a crisis of anticipation capacity by the international community.

Is COVID-19 a Geopolitical Game-Changer?

By: EBR | Friday, March 27, 2020

Ought we not however begin to think of the possible impacts the virus will have on international politics?

"European solidarity, already fragilised by discord over migration, faces ever-stronger daily tests."

Three scenarios for a Covid-19 world: we can still make the right choices

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Adjusting to life in a Covid-19 world is difficult. Daily disruptions impair thinking beyond today. Last week was history, yesterday another country. Tomorrow is unknown, the day-after, unknowable

The rise of cryptocurrency could threaten the dominance of the US dollar and cost the United States trillions in increased debt financing charges.

What China’s Cyber-Cash Advantage Means for the Global Economy

By: EBR | Monday, March 23, 2020

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is significantly ahead of other central banks in developing a digital currency

In the time of forced physical distances between people, is the time for strengthening the real social bonds.

Physical Distance and Social Solidarity

By: EBR | Friday, March 20, 2020

Nowadays one of the keywords is "social distancing", or even isolation

A Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll released Sunday showed Biden was favoured nationally, 61% to 32%, among those who have already voted in the Democratic primary or plan to do so.

Joe Biden’s lead over Bernie Sanders is widening

By: N. Peter Kramer | Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Joe Biden won all three Democratic primaries held on Tuesday. Former Obama’s vice president is likely to have a majority of the convention delegates awarded so far and has secured more than half of the 1.991 needed to win the nomination

The novel coronavirus was making its way around the world, disrupting supply chains, and possibly prolonging the current period of de-globalisation.

The Changing Tides of the Global Economy

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Political economist and diplomat Marcos Troyjo advises us to buckle up for a possible new round of globalisation

To minimize the impact of the outbreak, ZJU officially started online teaching on 24 February in line with the original term calendar. Contingency teaching covers all ZJU students, including international students, and many courses are open to learners worldwide.

How a top Chinese university is responding to coronavirus

By: EBR | Monday, March 16, 2020

The deadly coronavirus outbreak presents a host of challenges for different sectors of society. University campuses with their congregate settings are considered particularly susceptible to contagion

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EU leaders slow down Green Deal to save industry and business competitiveness

N. Peter KramerBy: N. Peter Kramer

The relation between industry and business competitiveness on the one hand and the green transition on the other was one of the key issues at the Summit last week.

Europe

Can the EU Meet the Trump Moment?

Can the EU Meet the Trump Moment?

The second term of U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Europeans to strengthen their capacity for collective action. But their biggest challenge comes from within: U.S.-backed radical-right parties that want to weaken the EU.

Business

China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row

China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row

Beijing has said it will loosen a chip export ban it imposed after Dutch authorities took over Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands.

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