UK: Sunak’s big moment – and he delivered
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a major new rescue package aimed at shoring up jobs and supporting small businesses during the coronavirus crisis. Sunak’s claim that the measures were “unprecedented” in the recent history of British politics is no exaggeration, and the chancello… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
SOUTHEAST ASIA: Outbreak scenarios
● An increase in COVID-19 cases in many countries this week is likely to lead to more restrictions on movement and business in the coming days. ● Approaches continue to vary, from the relatively light measures of Myanmar and Laos to the stringent tightening in the Philippines … Become a member to read the […]
US/CHINA: COVID-19 worsens US-China tensions, dimming prospects for cooperation
● The coronavirus pandemic appears increasingly unlikely to lead to an improvement in US-China relations. ● Beijing’s expulsion of journalists from major US media outlets marks a multi-decade low point for the bilateral relationship. ● For leaders in Washington and Beijing,… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update
Below is the latest edition of our daily Europe coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the day EU The EU’s imposition of restrictions on the export of medical supplies to… Become a member to read the […]