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COVID-19
Coronavirus Cruise Ship Finally Leaves Australian Port
By Associated Press
The Ruby Princess has been linked to 19 deaths in Australia and two in the United States.
COVID-19 Is a Test for World Leaders. So Far, Japan’s Abe Is Failing.
By Jeff Kingston
The pandemic has exposed feeble leadership on the part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
India Plans Wristband Patient Surveillance as Lockdown Eases
By Associated Press
With wristbands and an app, Indian authorities hope to contain COVID-19.
Iran Opens Up as Economic Woes Overshadow Virus Infection Fears
By Associated Press
Authorities have defended their response by pointing out the harsh economic impact a prolonged lockdown would have.
New Zealand Could Pull off Bold Goal of Eliminating COVID-19
By Associated Press
Geographical isolation and bold political action could help New Zealand rid itself of the new virus altogether.
Jobs at Stake in Kazakhstan’s Energy Sector
By Paolo Sorbello
A drop in Brent oil prices and the emergence of cases of COVID-19 at the Tengiz field are poised to slash investment and hammer employment.
Taiwan President Apologizes After 28 Navy Sailors Infected in COVID-19 Cluster
By Nick Aspinwall
Tsai Ing-wen vowed an investigation into Taiwan’s military, which lawmakers suspect failed to report COVID-19 cases on board a vessel returning from Palau.
India’s Indian Ocean Diplomacy in the COVID-19 Crisis
By Niranjan Marjani
India's assistance in the coronavirus crisis could help cement its leadership in the Indian Ocean Region.
America’s COVID-19 Response in Asia
By Zachary Williams
What the U.S. is doing to help Asian countries amid the pandemic, and what that means for U.S.-China strategic competition.
Explaining Successful (and Unsuccessful) COVID-19 Responses in Southeast Asia
By Zachary Abuza
No government should be blamed for a pandemic, but they should be scrutinized for how they respond.
Thailand’s Lost Youth
By David Hutt
A Thai born in 1990 has now experienced 3 economic crises, 2 military coups, and countless constitutional changes. Small wonder discontent is boiling over.
After Denial, Indonesia Sees Mounting Coronavirus Deaths
By Associated Press
Jokowi acknowledged last month that the government had chosen to keep the public misinformed about the state of the coronavirus in the country.