INDIA: Government tries to regain control of the pandemic
As India prepares to vaccinate everyone above the age of 18 against Covid-19 from 1 May amid a serious challenge to its crumbling medical infrastructure, public anger, so far dormant, is growing at the government’s slow response, both federal and local. Public health is under … Become a member to read the rest of […]
MENA: The two faces of Covid-19 in the region
Compared to predictions of a year ago, the Middle East is in very good shape. However, beneath a facade of near-normalcy is a troubling fact: the disparity between the countries that have done best in the face of COVID-19 and those that have done worst is large. Covid-19 wi… Become a member to read […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
India will receive medical aid to combat the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the world. Italy’s Mario Draghi will present the post-pandemic recovery plan. China will allow inbound travelers from the US to enter if they are vaccinated. A general strike is taking place in Colombia. Mean… Become a member to read the rest of […]
PERU: The lowdown on hard-left outsider vying for the presidency
The hard-left presidential candidate Pedro Castillo comfortably leads the polls with just under six weeks to go before the 6 June presidential run-off vote. Castillo has successfully tapped into voter discontent beyond Lima, which has surged amid the pandemic, though his g… Become a member to read the rest of this article