RUSSIA: Covid-19 exposes political and institutional weaknesses
● Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has contracted Covid-19, as new cases continue to surge. ● Mishandling the disease in Russia’s regions could significantly undermine public trust in President Vladimir Putin. ● The government will likely boost the fiscal response to Covid-… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
US/CHINA: New US export controls target “civil-military fusion”
● The US Commerce Department issued new rules designed to deny China’s military access to advanced technology. ● But the impact will extend far beyond military users, since US hardliners view all Chinese civilian companies as potential agents of the military. ● The latest r… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
VIETNAM: The outbreak could shape the leadership transition and put Phuc on top
● Vietnam was first out of the gate in Southeast Asia in relaxing movement and business restrictions. ● This has strengthened the credibility of the Communist Party (CPV), and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc appears to have benefited the most. ● There are no serious persona… Become a member to read the rest of […]
JAPAN: Abe prepares to extend state of emergency even as new cases shrink
● On Friday, 1 May, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe indicated that, based on the advice of his expert advisers, he would announce roughly a month-long extension of the nationwide state of emergency on Monday, 4 May. ● The nationwide state of emergency appears to have slowed the outb… Become a member to read the […]