The Globalist

Protesters in Lebanon have plenty of reason to bemoan the autocratic response of the government — and its inability to deal with the economic crisis.

A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring Saudi Arabia.

For Saudi Arabia, which leads the Sunni Muslim world, to act as brutally as it has in Yemen is a gross violation of Islam and constitutes crimes against humanity.

From Israel and Pakistan to India, ultra-conservative communities have emerged as virus-spreading clusters. This is not helped by governments reluctant to disrupt ultra-orthodox life by enforcing public health measures.

How will the coronavirus crisis affect business, education, food supply and security?

Beyond airlines and cruise ships, what is the business outlook for Airbnb, co-living, bars and cafes, discos and cinemas, open-air markets?

Syria’s announcement of its first COVID-19 case highlights the public health threat posed by war zones that produce millions of refugees and displaced persons.

Despite an initially horrendous response, China now utilizes its Coronavirus campaign to build global soft power

Lessons not learned and opportunities missed: A roadmap to political and societal dysfunction.

A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring the coronavirus outbreak.