The Sacred Defense and Public Health: The Revolutionary Guards’ Fight Against COVID-19
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to expand its influence in Iranian public health matters. The United States should watch this development and explore policies to diminish the IRGC's role in public health.
South Korea's Strict COVID-19 Measures May Seem to Work, Yet When in Reality, They Are Futile
The South Korean government’s obstinate will to play around with social distancing measures just does not seem productive anymore. Only now, South Korea is talking about “With Corona,” how South Korea would coexist with COVID-19.
In Light of COVID-19, South Korea Should Overcome the Taboo of Discussing Mental Health
South Korea has been at the forefront of tracking down COVID-19 confirmed cases and caring for physical health, yet woefully lags in caring for mental health
Vaccine Diplomacy: The Next Wave of Great Power Competition
The critical global need for COVID-19 vaccines provides great powers a chance to improve their diplomatic relations–and their international influence–through vaccine diplomacy.
Vaccine Hesitancy in the Post-Soviet Space
Structural issues stand in the way of effective COVID-19 vaccine adoption in the post-Soviet space. Here are ways to address them.
Addressing the Shadow Pandemic of Domestic Violence
The United States can fight the increased number of domestic violence cases worldwide due to COVID-19 by passing the International Violence Against Women Act of 2019 (IVAWA).
Looking for the “S” in ESG: The Dangerous Consequences of Green Index Funds
Investors and environmental activists can celebrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds, but those focused on social issues should be concerned—the “S” is often lost.
A Conservative Faustian Bargain: Why One Conservative Finance Minister’s Decision to Run for Mayor Matters for Conservatives across Europe
COVID-19’s economic fallout forces conservatives across Europe to choose between their fiscal principles and their chances at re-election.