Analysis
Myanmar’s Covid crisis rooted in military misrule
Decades of overspending on the military neglected a health care system that is among the world’s most ill-prepared for Covid-19 As Covid-19 infections and pandemic deaths…
Situation update
Situation Update on COVID-19, 02 November, 2020
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As the world watches the US election, the appeal of America is diminished
A US presidential election always draws intense worldwide interest, in part due to the spectacle, but also because the leadership of the most powerful country in…
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Why Asia is better at beating the pandemic than Europe: the key lies in civility
The continent is experiencing a much milder second wave of the coronavirus than Europe due to the public spirit of the people, argues the philosopher Byung-Chul…
Analysis
India’s Toughest COVID-19 Test Still Lies Ahead
Winter smog, religious festivals and election campaigns pose a crucial test of India’s pandemic management. The panel of scientists who conducted a study commissioned by the…
Analysis
Can Joe Biden change American foreign policy?
Joe Biden has vowed to radically change the US' approach to foreign policy and international diplomacy should he win next week's election. But a lot has…
Situation update
Situation Update on COVID-19, 01 November, 2020
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Five Decades of Bangladesh Economy Macro Economic Management
Bangladesh, geographically, lies between 20 °34" and 26 °38" N latitude and 88 °01" and 92 °41' E longitude, has an area of 147,570 Sq. km,…
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How U.S. Elections Could Impact EU-Russia Relations
Even a partial restoration of transatlantic unity under a President Biden will be a blow to the official Kremlin narrative about the inexorable movement of the…
Analysis
Does coronavirus spread more easily in cold temperatures? Here’s what we know
Why is the reported number of COVID-19 cases rising across Europe now? Many countries ended their full lockdowns at the start of the summer, but it…
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Russia Policy Priorities for a Biden Presidency
No aspect of Trump’s foreign policy has been more surprising than his relationship with Putin. A Biden presidency committed to rebuilding alliances and reviving democratic solidarity…
Analysis
For future prosperity, Afghanistan must look north
When the international community talks about a “regional solution” for Afghanistan, mostly it is referring to the situation in Pakistan. Sometimes the regional solution is expanded…