Coronavirus
The Taliban makes the most of Covid-19 crisis in Afghanistan
Across the world, non-state entities from terrorist groups to drug cartels are taking steps to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. In Afghanistan, the Taliban has been no exception…
Podcasts
The Director’s Chair Ep2: Lord Mervyn King on COVID-19, radical uncertainty and economic forecasting
In the second episode of The Director's Chair, Michael Fullilove speaks with Lord Mervyn King about COVID-19, global economic downturn, the UK's response to the virus, Brexit, and…
Commentary
Beware letting inexact science of modelling drive policy
Originally published in The Australian.
ISIS looks to prosper in a world distracted by the virus
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the heart of Europe. The severity of the virus has forced policymakers to shift their priorities almost exclusively to the home front. As a result…
COVIDcast Episode 8: Covid-19 and the World Health Organisation
In this episode of COVIDcast, Natasha Kassam, Lowy Institute Research Fellow, sat down with Joel Negin to discuss the current controversy surrounding the World Health Organization…
Strength in numbers: The benefit from global efforts to halt the virus
It is likely that the isolationist trend in global politics will be strengthened after Covid-19. For many policymakers – and a large section of global public opinion – the…
105 years on, a digital commemoration marks a very different Anzac Day
This year, Anzac Day is different. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the enforcement of measures to keep people physically apart and the cancelling of public gatherings and…
Podcasts
COVIDcast Episode 8: COVID-19 and the World Health Organization
COVIDcast is a Lowy Institute pop-up podcast for anyone interested in understanding the effect of coronavirus on global politics. In Episode 8, Natasha Kassam, the Institute's…
The danger of disease in the world’s largest refugee camp
The Bangladesh government made the decision earlier this month to place the southern district of Cox’s Bazar in lockdown as Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh increased. Cox’s Bazar…
Commentary
China's coronavirus aid to Pacific islands is part of geopolitical game
Beijing is using health care to improve relations in strategically significant area. Originally published in the Nikkei Asian Review.