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Asia 21 Young Leaders Take on COVID-19

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Asia 21 Young Leaders are closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19. Here you will find their key insights into responding to the pandemic in the form of expert analysis and commentary. 

LATEST COMMENTARY

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a video conference with journalists on tackling coronavirus in New Delhi on March 24, 2020
article

If You Are Infected: Demystifying Covid-19 Care

In triaging coronavirus in India, "The best strategy will be to mount a hyper-local response that is backed by science," writes Asia 21 Young Leader Dr. Satchit Balsari.
A person using the Uber app
interview

7 Top Mobility VCs Discuss COVID-19 Strategies and Trends

Asia 21 Young Leader Ernestine Fu writes on COVID-19 challenges and opportunities for startups in the transport and mobility space.
VIPKID Founder and CEO Cindy Mi speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2017
article

Online English Language Learning in the Time of COVID-19

Asia 21 Young Leader Wenchi Yu discusses how VIPKid, an education technology company, is using innovation in English language learning in China during COVID-19.
Andrew Yang speaking with attendees at the 2019 Iowa Democratic Wing Ding at Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa
article

No Matter How Bad it Gets, It Will ALWAYS Be ‘an Honor Just to be Asian’

Asia 21 Young Leader Sylvia Kim writes on the rise of anti-Asian racism amid the COVID-19 crisis.
People wearing masks in Yanshan
article

Ethics at a Distance

Writing on the ethics of small actions in the era of COVID-19, Asia 21 Young Leader Vafa Ghazavi says that "each of us bears responsibility for helping to create a more just world."
Inauguration of South Korean President Moon Jae-in May, 2017
article

How Democracy Won the World’s First Coronavirus Election

Asia 21 Young Leader John Delury writes, "South Korea has drawn on its strengths as a liberal society to address the public health crisis — and this week its people doubled-down on democracy by turning out in droves to re-elect its lead."
Woman working behind laptop
article

Dealing With Four Challenges of Telecommuting to Keep Teams Well and Effective

"Since the Covid-19 crisis broke out, I have also made it a point to call my teammates on the front-lines for 15-minute chats once or twice a week," writes Asia 21 Young Leader Karen Tay.
Nurse April Abrias' facemasks are hung out to dry after being washed so they can be reused
article

The Philippines is Sending its Nurses to the Frontline Underprotected. Now Medics are Dying, Others Risk Spreading the Virus

Asia 21 Young Leader Xyza Cruz Bacani reports on the unsafe working conditions for frontline nurses spearheading the Philippines's fight against COVID-19.
U.S. President Donald Trump listens as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony S. Fauci delivers remarks during a coronavirus update briefing Sunday, March 29, 2020, in the Rose Garden at the White House
article

We Need a Federal Task Force to Protect Health Care Workers

Asia 21 Young Leader Dr. Akash Goel writes that the Trump administration needs to create a federal task force to protect health care workers and coordinate the procurement of medical supplies.

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PODCASTS

Social distancing in India

Asia In-Depth Podcast: The Coronavirus in India and Pakistan

Ravi Agrawal and Mehmal Sarfraz say that while South Asia's two largest countries have so far avoided the worst of COVID-19, they cannot afford to be complacent.
Attacks against Asians have risen sharply around the world.

Asia In-Depth Podcast: The Coronavirus and Anti-Asian Racism

Leesa Lin and Charlie Woo discuss the rise of attacks on Asians in the weeks since COVID-19 spread from China.
South Koreans getting tested for COVID-19

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Coronavirus — How South Korea Flattened the Curve

Jeongmin Kim and John Delury talk with Tom Nagorski about the country's successful attempt to limit the spread of coronavirus.

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PAST COVID-19 WEB PROGRAMS

  • Bali in the Time of COVID-19: Local Solutions to Global Problems
    Current Affairs
     /  New York

    Bali in the Time of COVID-19: Local Solutions to Global Problems

    Asia 21 Young Leaders Gede Robi Navicula and Ewa Wojkowska discuss their work related to finding cultural solutions to environmental problems and the sharing of accurate information in the time of pandemic and environmental crisis in Bali.
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  • Art Connects: Cambodia and the Mekong Region
    Arts
     /  New York

    Art Connects: Cambodia and the Mekong Region

    Arts and culture professions from Cambodia and the Mekong region discuss the challenges COVID-19 brings to sustaining the arts.
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  • U.S.-Korea Cooperation in Asia During the Pandemic
    Current Affairs

    U.S.-Korea Cooperation in Asia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Marc Knapper and John Delury look into the U.S.-Korea relations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
    Watch Now
  • Nirmala & Sylvia
    Current Affairs
     /  Korea

    Impact of COVID-19 on the International Student Community: Student Resilience and Broader Implications

    Sylvia Kim speaks with Nirmala Rao about the significance of women's rights in the coronavirus period.
    Watch Now
  • Indonesia and the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Policy

    Indonesia and the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Richard Maude and Sandiaga Uno explore the impact of the COVID-19 on Indonesia’s economy and society.
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  • Health Surveillance and Privacy in the Era of COVID-19
    Current Affairs

    Health Surveillance and Privacy in the Era of COVID-19 (Complete)

    How can governments and corporations make the best use of their surveillance powers, while ensuring privacy is protected in the era of COVID-19?
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  • Coronavirus: Consequences for South Asia
    Policy

    Coronavirus: Consequences for South Asia (Complete)

    Anubhav Gupta, Ravi Agrawal, and Mehmal Sarfraz discuss the impact of COVID-19 on India, Pakistan, and the other countries of South Asia.
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  • Coronavirus & Racism: Viruses and Pathogens Do Not Discriminate
    Current Affairs
     /  New York

    Coronavirus and Racism: Viruses and Pathogens Do Not Discriminate (Complete)

    Megatoys Co-founder Charlie Woo and Professor Leesa Lin on how to stop anti-Asian bigotry during the COVID-19 outbreak.
    Watch Now
  • Lessons Learned: 'Flatting the Curve' in Korea
    Current Affairs

    Coronavirus: How South Korea Flattened the Curve (Complete)

    Tom Nagorski talks with John Delury and Jeongmin Kim about the country's successful effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
    Watch Now
  • The Impact of Coronavirus on Iran's Politics, Economy, and Foreign Policy
    Policy

    The Impact of Coronavirus on Iran's Politics, Economy, and Foreign Policy (Complete)

    Ali Vaez, Kamiar Alaei, and Arash Alaei join Puneet Talwar to discuss how the Iranian government can confront the COVID-19 pandemic going forward.
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