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Mubashar Hasan 27 Mar 2020 16:30

Coronavirus and the threat to South Asian democracy

With the lockdowns imposed to limit the spread of Covid‑19, the authoritarian grip on South Asia will likely strengthen.
Amanda Robbins, Rachel Mason Nunn 27 Mar 2020 12:00

No planes or cruise ships – a crucial regional industry will need aid

Tourism is a massive employer in countries where Australia gives aid and will need a lot of extra help after the virus.
Michael Fullilove, Ben Bland 27 Mar 2020 11:30

COVIDcast Episode 4: Crisis looms in Southeast Asia

The latest episode in a podcast to discuss the implications of coronavirus for Australia, the region, and the world.
Stephen Grenville 27 Mar 2020 10:00

Lockdown: A dilemma for the economic optimists

The severe containment measures needed to combat Covid-19 are squashing the upbeat forecasts of just a few weeks ago.
Timothy S. Rich, Isabel Eliassen, Andi Dahmer, Madelynn Einhorn 27 Mar 2020 06:00

The public judgment of South Korea’s Covid-19 response

Moon Jae-in has won international acclaim for his crisis response, but at home, party allegiance still determines views.
John Edwards 26 Mar 2020 16:00

After coronavirus: Where the world economy will stand

Debt will grow, for government, business and individuals alike, with interest rates to stay low – but all under control.
Chayanika Saxena 26 Mar 2020 11:00

In the shadow of a pandemic, political calamity grips Afghanistan

Duelling claims to the presidency, a bitter US benefactor, and a galvanised Taliban ratchet up the uncertainty.
Mitch Hayes 26 Mar 2020 10:00

An Australian in New York with a warning about the weeks ahead

The disconnect between public health and economic interests amid the virus outbreak shows a bias to underreact.
Greg Earl 26 Mar 2020 07:00

Economic diplomacy: Fighting global pandemics from the G20 to ASEAN

When the G2 idea still had currency, a pandemic might have seemed a potential moment for US-China cooperation

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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.
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Geoff Kitney

There may be only one way to slow the virus spread, but every country is coming up with its own interpretation.
The Democrats and America’s place in the world: “A rescue mission”

Richard Maude

The last men standing for the Democratic presidential nomination have a few things in common – and some big differences.

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COVIDcast Episode 4: Crisis looms in Southeast Asia

After coronavirus: Where the world economy will stand

In the shadow of a pandemic, political calamity grips Afghanistan

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Coronavirus pandemic

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Coronavirus and the threat to South Asian democracy

No planes or cruise ships – a crucial regional industry will need aid

COVIDcast Episode 4: Crisis looms in Southeast Asia

Lockdown: A dilemma for the economic optimists

The public judgment of South Korea’s Covid-19 response

After coronavirus: Where the world economy will stand

In the shadow of a pandemic, political calamity grips Afghanistan

An Australian in New York with a warning about the weeks ahead

Economic diplomacy: Fighting global pandemics from the G20 to ASEAN

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After coronavirus: Where the world economy will stand

The many prescriptions for isolation

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