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2020 Coronavirus
What Explains Bhutan’s Success Battling COVID-19?
By Sonam Ongmo and Tej Parikh
The under-resourced nation’s response, led by science and quick preventative action, has been fortified by its traditional communal values.
Why Australia and Indonesia Need Closer Ties
By Ross B. Taylor
Australia and Indonesia will need far closer ties after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia and China Trade Blows Over Calls for a Coronavirus Inquiry
By Joshua Kucera
The contention over a COVID-19 inquiry follows months of deteriorating relations between Canberra and Beijing.
The Trade and Transit Woes of Landlocked Afghanistan During COVID- 19
By Shoaib A. Rahim
Pakistan plays a big role in dictating the fortunes of the Afghan economy.
Thai Elephants, Out of Work Due to Coronavirus, Trudge Home
By Associated Press
An estimated 2,000 tame elephants are at risk of starvation because their owners are unable to feed them.
Responding to the Spike in Domestic Violence Across Oceania
By Grant Wyeth
Societies need to move beyond reacting to the consequences of violence to changing norms of behavior that allow violence to occur.
Amid COVID–19, India’s Modi and Australia’s Morrison Plan Virtual Prime Ministerial Summit
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Indian and Australian leaders are expected to “meet” virtually soon. There’s no shortage of important topics to cover, especially related to China.
Where Are There Still No COVID-19 Cases? An Updated Analysis
By Catherine Putz
The roster of apparently lucky (or lying) few has dwindled to about a dozen.
Virus Outbreak in India Market Could Cause Cases to Snowball
By Associated Press
With 2,008 cases, including 545 detected in the past two days, Chennai now accounts for half of Tamil Nadu's total of 4,058 cases.
Tajik President Replaces Health Minister
By Catherine Putz
Now that Tajikistan has admitted the presence of COVID-19 in the country, the bad news will likely only grow.
Remittances to South and Central Asia Poised to Dive Dramatically
By Catherine Putz
South and Central Asia will see some of the largest declines in remittances in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Random Test of 500 in Afghan Capital, One-Third Had Virus
By Associated Press
Afghanistan’s health care system, devastated by four decades of war, is woefully unprepared for a major outbreak.