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What does the coronavirus tell us about the West’s image of Asia – and itself?

In a time of pandemic and radical uncertainty, we face tests of individualism, governance, globalised capitalism, and democracy.

By Zoénie Deng

/ 1 Apr 2020

What does the coronavirus tell us about the West’s image of Asia – and itself?

Who’s happy about coronavirus?

Our rights and democracies are under threat. But how this crisis reshapes our world depends on us Español

By Claire Provost

/ 31 Mar 2020

Is treating the Covid-19 with chloroquine reckless?

Amid rush for finding a treatment for the pandemic, a French doctor, a climate change denier and known for his dubious research methods, takes center stage defending hydroxychloroquine. Español Português

By Danica Jorden

/ 30 Mar 2020

Is treating the Covid-19 with chloroquine reckless?

Our economic system is on life support. But who are we really saving?

Pumping new money into the economy without altering power relations will only exacerbate existing inequalities.

By Laurie Macfarlane

/ 30 Mar 2020

Our economic system is on life support. But who are we really saving?

Why is the US so exceptionally vulnerable to Covid-19?

With a corrupt political system and trillions wasted on war, the US is uniquely unfit to tackle a pandemic.

By Nicolas J S Davies

/ 27 Mar 2020

Why is the US so exceptionally vulnerable to Covid-19?

Following the coronavirus money trail

Central banks are printing money on an unprecedented scale. Unless governments act, most of this will end up in the bank accounts of the rich.

By Gary Stevenson

/ 27 Mar 2020

The US-China coronavirus feud leaves us all worse off

As tensions rise between China and the US, workers on both sides will be the ultimate losers.

By Wilfred Chan

/ 27 Mar 2020

The US-China coronavirus feud leaves us all worse off

Should countries build stockpiles of essential supplies?

The coronavirus has led to a sharp spike in the demand for basic supplies. But the principle of stockpiling goods is not new.

By Chris Baraniuk

/ 26 Mar 2020

Should countries build stockpiles of essential supplies?

Job: US Investigations Editor

Seeking: A highly experienced US-based investigative journalist, to lead our project tracking the backlash against women’s and LGBTIQ rights. Extended Deadline: Friday 15 May 2020.

By Claire Provost

/ 26 Mar 2020

Movimientos sociales en tiempos de Covid-19: otro mundo es necesario

Frente a la evidente necesidad de una transformación radical y compleja del sistema, los movimientos sociales en tiempos de crisis actúan de manera distinta a las protestas a que están acostumbrados. Português

By Donatella della Porta

/ 26 Mar 2020

Movimientos sociales en tiempos de Covid-19: otro mundo es necesario

Can the coronavirus save the planet?

The corona crisis signifies a civilization that is dying. But it also shows a 'pluriverse' of other worlds rising up.

By Ashish Kothari, Arturo Escobar, Ariel Salleh, Federico Demaria and Alberto Acosta

/ 26 Mar 2020

Movimentos sociais em tempos de Covid-19: outro mundo é necessário

Diante da óbvia necessidade de uma transformação radical e complexa do sistema, os movimentos sociais em tempos de crise agem de maneira diferente dos protestos que estamos acostumados. Español

By Donatella della Porta

/ 26 Mar 2020

Movimentos sociais em tempos de Covid-19: outro mundo é necessário