After the Pandemic: What Will the Movies Be About?
“What’s the next Covid movie gonna be?” the barista asks me through her mask as she slides a cup of
After the Pandemic: It’s a Myth that Covid-19 will Save the World from Environmental Catastrophe
When clouds gather, it’s natural for human beings to look for silver linings. There’s nothing wrong with that – it
Governments Should Get Honest About the Price of a Human Life
In March, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his state would never put a price on human life when considering
The Global Pandemic Has Erased the Difference Between the West And ‘The Rest’
For all the “We’re all in this together” rhetoric that many political leaders have adopted as a rallying cry during
Erdogan’s Predicament: Can Populism Survive the Pandemic?
Populist leaders like Turkey’s strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan are by nature insecure creatures. They govern by demonizing their political rivals
In Fighting Covid-19, Examples from the UAE Show Why Functioning Globalized Networks Are Important
Imagine you are a US state governor or senior public health official amid the Covid-19 pandemic. You are short on
Propaganda and Perception: New Tactics for Iran and Its Allies?
The killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani by the Americans in January has brought a change in tactics for Iran
As Trump ‘Suspends’ Immigration and Funding for the WHO, Forget About Free Trade
Donald Trump’s announcement that he was “suspending immigration” into the US to “protect jobs,” together with his administration’s earlier decision
The Long-Term Strategy of Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds
The world’s largest sovereign wealth funds are sensing the moment is ripe for bargain-hunting. The Covid-19 pandemic has produced perfect
After the Pandemic: Confluence of Two Crises Heightens Danger of Climate Change
When historians look back at the impact of Covid-19, will they record only a temporary diversion in the world’s direction
After the Pandemic: The Middle East Embraces Technology It Previously Worried Over
Middle East governments long have had a complicated relationship with technology, and in particular with Western tech companies. Deeply interested
After the Pandemic: The Middle East Won’t Break Out in Peace
National boundaries mean nothing to the coronavirus, which has reached just about every country across the globe. This makes Covid-19
After the Pandemic: No Need for Liberalism to Surrender to Authoritarianism
As Western democracies struggle to find an effective response to the coronavirus pandemic, many of the world’s liberal torchbearers have
After the Pandemic: Covid-19 Exposes the Threat of Biological Warfare
The global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, has shaken confidence in the capacity of governments to respond to
Covid-19 and the Cautious Reassurances Data Offers
By now, most governments around the world have recognized the reality that, in the ongoing absence of either a vaccine
With Budget Deficits Looming, What Will Gulf Oil Producers Do?
Gulf states understandably are ramping up spending in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. But their income also is in
