EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update
Below is the latest edition of our daily Europe coronavirus update. Today we include a table summarizing the exit strategies from lockdowns being discussed in selected European countries. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned i… Become a member to read the rest of […]
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro isolated, not ousted
● President Jair Bolsonaro has reached the highest level of isolation since his inauguration. ● His posture against popular Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta is a high-risk strategy. ● Four-star generals in the government have been a moderate force, ensuring the government… 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. Today we include a table summarizing the exit strategies from lockdowns being discussed in selected European countries. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned i… Become a member to read the rest of […]
JAPAN: With emergency declaration, Abe admits that light-touch approach failed
● Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will declare a state of emergency on Tuesday, 7 April, enabling the governors of Tokyo, Osaka, and five other prefectures to request restrictions on individual and business activity to contain the Covid-19 outbreak. ● Recognizing the growing impact … 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. Austria The government is starting to prepare for a gradual exit from the current lockdown. In prac… Become a member to read the […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
In Argentina, the sovereign heads into technical default. Nigeria has demanded financial assistance from international institutions. Brazil’s president is politically isolated. Eurozone members remain unlikely to make progress towards debt mutualization. South Africa’s currency f… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MACRO/COVID-19: The political risks of technological solutions
● The first of our macro/Covid-19 pieces dealt with its impact on globalization; in this second note, we look at the politics of technological solutions to deal with the outbreak. ● While privacy concerns might dominate in developed economies, regions such as Southeast Asia mi… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
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 Italy The government is expected to issue during the weekend a ne… Become a member to read the […]
PHILIPPINES: Duterte says shoot; police say no
In a mid-week press conference, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the police to shoot dead “anyone who creates trouble” during the shelter-in-place quarantine. The speech was loaded with Duterte braggadocio emphasizing law and order and compliance with government directives, and … Become a member to read the rest of this article
JAPAN: Abe’s troubles grow as case count rises
● Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is under pressure from medical experts, business leaders, and national and local politicians to declare a state of emergency as the second wave of Japan’s Covid-19 outbreak spreads. ● In the meantime, the Abe administration is contemplating unpreced… Become a member to read the rest of this article