27 Mar 2020 Lockdown: A dilemma for the economic optimists Stephen Grenville The severe containment measures needed to combat Covid-19 are squashing the upbeat forecasts of just a few weeks ago.
27 Mar 2020 The public judgment of South Korea’s Covid-19 response Timothy S. Rich , Andi Dahmer , Isabel Eliassen , Madelynn Einhorn Moon Jae-in has won international acclaim for his crisis response, but at home, party allegiance still determines views.
26 Mar 2020 After coronavirus: Where the world economy will stand John Edwards Debt will grow, for government, business and individuals alike, with interest rates to stay low – but all under control.
26 Mar 2020 In the shadow of a pandemic, political calamity grips Afghanistan Chayanika Saxena Duelling claims to the presidency, a bitter US benefactor, and a galvanised Taliban ratchet up the uncertainty.
26 Mar 2020 An Australian in New York with a warning about the weeks ahead Mitch Hayes The disconnect between public health and economic interests amid the virus outbreak shows a bias to underreact.
26 Mar 2020 Economic diplomacy: Fighting global pandemics from the G20 to ASEAN Greg Earl When the G2 idea still had currency, a pandemic might have seemed a potential moment for US-China cooperation
25 Mar 2020 What the G20 needs to deliver Roland Rajah A global pandemic demands a global “whatever it takes”.
25 Mar 2020 Aid links: Coronavirus and the developing world Alexandre Dayant The spread of Covid-19 to countries with already struggling health systems is raising alarms.
25 Mar 2020 Australia can’t let foreign aid fall victim to Covid-19 Philip Citowicki A review of the foreign aid budget is an opportunity to refocus, not to make more ill-conceived cuts.
25 Mar 2020 Disinformation and coronavirus Natasha Kassam The dilution of information on the internet is currently posing a risk to global health and safety.
24 Mar 2020 Philippines: Covid-19 will devastate the poor Sheila Coronel The pandemic threatens to break the already frayed fabric of communities that had not yet recovered from the drug war.
24 Mar 2020 Pandemic peace or anarchical world? Van Jackson Some hope this pandemic will bring the world a shared sense of destiny. But existing cracks are widening quickly.
24 Mar 2020 In India, praying the Covid away Aarti Betigeri The country has so far recorded few infections, and for some it is a matter of religious – and political – faith.
23 Mar 2020 The many prescriptions for isolation Geoff Kitney There may be only one way to slow the virus spread, but every country is coming up with its own interpretation.
23 Mar 2020 Covid-19 and migration: Europe must resist a populist pill Alexandre Dayant The far right is peddling a falsehood people better serve themselves. Together, the EU can show just how wrong this is.
23 Mar 2020 Three years working in self-isolation – what I’ve learned, so far Daniel Flitton A global crisis makes you wonder: Just how much will every topic feel a “social distancing” effect?
23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus and the Hong Kong protest movement JJ Rose Covid-19 may have put a damper on pro-democracy street demonstrations, but the spirit is very much alive.
20 Mar 2020 A speech for the age of the self-isolated Michael Fullilove Political leaders have a nearly impossible task to break through the noise and the fear, but they must.
20 Mar 2020 Books for quarantine: Hugh White suggests, plus a time for classics Daniel Flitton More reader responses to the call for books to collect for social isolation.
20 Mar 2020 How people power has flattened the Covid curve in Hong Kong Vivienne Chow Quick adaptation has kept down the spread of coronavirus, but it’s no time to relax.
20 Mar 2020 COVIDcast episode 3: The China story Alex Oliver , Richard McGregor The latest episode in a podcast to discuss the implications of coronavirus for Australia, the region, and the world.
20 Mar 2020 Why gender matters in the impact and recovery from Covid-19 Jacqui True , Sara E Davies , Sophie Harman , Clare Wenham Two-thirds of the global health workforce is female. Start there, then think through rest of the consequences for women.
19 Mar 2020 Is Singapore feeling safe enough to go to the polls? Kirsten Han All signs point to a looming election, but nothing is official so far – and a ballot in a pandemic is a big risk.
19 Mar 2020 Don’t succumb to complacency again: Beating Covid-19 will take a team Dominic Meagher The world, together, can stop the virus, otherwise we are lost alone.
19 Mar 2020 Countering extremism in the midst of coronavirus Lydia Khalil , Joshua M. Roose Disaster and emergency management need to recognise the ways in which crisis plays into the hands of extremists.
19 Mar 2020 Are you ready for how the coronavirus is transforming the world? Alistair Nicholas , Guy McKanna China is likely to emerge from this crisis far stronger economically, and Australia must look beyond “selling stuff”.
19 Mar 2020 The future ain’t what it used to be Gordon Peake , Christian Downie If Covid-19 teaches us anything, obviously we need to plan, but let’s not pretend the future is actually predictable.
18 Mar 2020 PNG: Coronavirus promises a testing time for Marape Shane McLeod Although yet to have a confirmed case of Covid-19, PNG is preparing, knowing it will burden a fragile healthcare system.
18 Mar 2020 Iran: Sanctions vs sympathy Rodger Shanahan The US policy of “maximum pressure” on Iran will look increasingly untenable as the coronavirus pandemic escalates.
18 Mar 2020 Books for self-isolation: Revisiting Why Nations Fail Scott Robinson Looking to past examples of state collapse offers a predictive guide to why nations will fail in the future.
17 Mar 2020 Indonesia: Covid-19 crisis reveals cracks in Jokowi’s ad hoc politics Ben Bland The world’s fourth most-populous country has a long way to go to get a grip on this challenge, its president especially.
17 Mar 2020 Limiting the global economic fallout from Covid-19 Roland Rajah As the the coronavirus pandemic grows, preventing a full-scale financial crisis requires exactly the right response.
16 Mar 2020 Anticipating Covid‑19 in the Pacific Jonathan Pryke , Alexandre Dayant While Australia prepares its domestic interventions, it needs to spare some thought for the Pacific as well.
16 Mar 2020 Fighting Covid-19: Everyone needs to be their own Sherlock Holmes Dominic Meagher Control over the spread of virus is possible. How? Aggressive and persistent tracing of every single case. Starting now.
13 Mar 2020 Readers respond: Books to collect for Covid-19 quarantine Daniel Flitton A call-out for reading recommendations covers classics, contemporary politics, and the crystal ball.
12 Mar 2020 What a difference six weeks and a viral outbreak make for Donald Trump Erin Hurley A stock market in bear territory and Joe Biden all but confirmed threaten the President’s chances of a second term.
12 Mar 2020 Economic diplomacy: Rising risks and missing links in a pandemic Greg Earl Covid-19 reveals a need for Australian exports beyond China, security plans for epidemics, and supply-chain smarts.
12 Mar 2020 Covid-19 in China, the US, India: Comparative crisis management 101 Mark Beeson , Priya Chacko The corona crisis is shining an unforgiving light on how very different political systems deal with unexpected crises.
10 Mar 2020 Coping with Covid-19 as the Tokyo Olympics loom David Walton , Akimoto Daisuke Postponement looks likely – but a complete cancellation could be disastrous for Japan, Abe Shinzo included.
10 Mar 2020 Books I’ve been meaning to read: Covid-19 and preparing for quarantine Daniel Flitton Toilet paper is piled high in the laundry cupboard. Now to make a dent on the stockpile of books.
5 Mar 2020 Side effects: Covid-19 allows India a chance to lend Myanmar a hand Teesta Prakash , Phyu Phyu Oo India is increasing competing with China in its neighbourhood, so helping out in a crisis is a good way to make friends.
5 Mar 2020 Europe under threat Daniel Woker Yes, by coronavirus, but also by fighting in Syria and Libya. Can the EU react adequately? What will Brexit Britain do?
4 Mar 2020 Does Australian travel policy to Covid-19 countries make sense? Dominic Meagher Official advice on travel to and from countries most affected by Covid-19 varies significantly – and it should.
2 Mar 2020 Covid-19: Nearing a global pandemic? Roland Rajah , Natasha Kassam As cases appear in more and more countries, officials struggle to prevent infections – and to manage public fears.
27 Feb 2020 South Korea’s struggle with coronavirus Robert E Kelly A better health system and open press put the country in a stronger position – but will personal freedoms be curtailed?
25 Feb 2020 Be vigilant to reawakened racism in the face of a viral outbreak Audrey Jiajia Li Tackling a deadly disease is a challenge enough without old prejudices standing in the way of cooperation.
21 Feb 2020 Why the COVID-19 outbreak may help China move a little further forward Jan Harrison The rest of the world has a chance to help China learn from its mistakes and emerge stronger from this crisis.
19 Feb 2020 Coronavirus and the flow of information in the Chinese party-state Nora Schlenzig Local officials won’t risk the ire of Beijing, yet central authorities look to pass the buck. The more things change …
17 Feb 2020 The politics of racism as the Philippines struggles with coronavirus Erin Cook Rodrigo Duterte and his backers appears to be exploiting the public health crisis to wedge opponents at home.
10 Feb 2020 Next steps in Australia’s coronavirus strategy Dominic Meagher A travel ban stopped the spread of the virus but such a policy is not sustainable. Here is what more can be can done.