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Asia Society Policy Institute Leaders and Experts on COVID-19

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Asia Society Policy Institute leaders and experts are following the novel coronavirus pandemic closely. Here you will find regularly updated content and commentary on the COVID-19 outbreak. 

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Lessons from Asia for a Multi-Year Pandemic

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Woochong Um writes that COVID-19 presents an opportunity for a green, sustainable, and resilient recovery.
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Dr. Amitendu Palit writes about how weak growth, resistance to reform, and trade challenges has affected India's COVID-19 economic recovery.
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Dr. Chheang Vannarith writes on the challenges and prospects for the Mekong region in the wake of COVID-19.
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Dr. Hilda Heine and Thom Woodroofe on the fundamental cleavages in the delivery of aid to the Pacific Islands.
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Jose Ma. Luis P. Montesclaros and Mely Caballero-Anthony write that moving forward, countries need to “pandemic-proof” their cities, to ensure that future infectious diseases are not as devastating to their health and economies.
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Andreas Dracopoulos joins Kevin Rudd to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the functioning of democracies in the 21st century.
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Dr. Wang Huiyao discusses how COVID-19 will shape global trade flows, supply chains, U.S.-China tensions, and regional trade integration going forward.
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Shigeru Ishiba writes about Japan's post-COVID future, U.S.-Japan relations, and the China challenge.
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Gerald Zackios writes on the impact of COVID-19 on the Pacific Islands, and how the region can fight climate change post-COVID.
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Southeast Asia and COVID-19

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C. Raja Mohan on India’s geopolitical position after its border clashes with China and the economic fallout from COVID-19.
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Charles Santiago details Southeast Asia's human rights challenges and ASEAN's opportunity to change course.
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Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria discusses the future of APEC and plans to reshape its agenda under the COVID new (ab)normal.
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The Importance of Multilateral and International Cooperation

In a speech for the Sixth Global Think Tank Summit, Kevin Rudd stressed the critical importance of multilateral and international cooperation in combatting the transnational challenge of the pandemic.
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ASEAN's Cohesive Response to COVID-19

ASEAN Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi an ASEAN’s response to the pandemic.
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Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on Taiwan

Daniel Russel interviews Bi-khim Hsiao on the impact of the pandemic on Taiwan.
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China’s Thirst For Coal is Economically Shortsighted and Environmentally Reckless

Kevin Rudd writes on why China’s decisions on coal will determine the future of our climate crisis.

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China’s New Security Law and Hong Kong’s Future

Christine Loh, Andrew Sheng, and Natasha Khan discuss the implications of the law in a conversation moderated by Daniel Russel.
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Crossing the Precipice: The India-China Border Clash

Tanvi Madan, Nirupama Rao, and M. Taylor Fravel discuss June's deadly conflict between the two Asian powers.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Asia's Growth and Supply Chains: A View From the World Bank

A conversation with Wendy Cutler and the World Bank's Aaditya Mattoo.
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China's Economic Crossroads

Kevin Rudd, Daniel Rosen, and Tom Orlik discuss how the coronavirus will shape China's economic trajectory.
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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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Bob Davis and Lingling Wei discuss their new book about the relationship between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping with Wendy Cutler and Clete Willems.
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Politics and Theater: Making Sense of China’s National People’s Congress

Kevin Rudd, Susan Shirk, and Orville Schell discuss the implications of China's recent political gatherings.
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Democracy and Authoritarianism Under COVID-19
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Democracy and Authoritarianism Under COVID-19

Kevin Rudd and Fareed Zakaria assess how different governments have managed the coronavirus outbreak.
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COVID-19 as a Humanitarian Crisis

Kevin Rudd speaks to David Miliband and Valerie Amos about the humanitarian impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
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COVID-19 and Climate Change: The Need for a Green Economic Recovery

Kevin Rudd speaks with Laurence Tubiana and John W.H. Denton about how the coronavirus will shape global efforts to combat climate change.
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Japan Versus COVID-19: A Conversation With H.E. Kono Taro, Minister of Defense

Kano spoke with Daniel Russel about his country's approach to suppressing the pandemic.
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A Conversation With Managing Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva

In a conversation with Kevin Rudd, Georgieva discusses the economic ramifications of the coronavirus.
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Kevin Rudd speaks with Meg Taylor and Ralph Regenvanu about the impact of the coronavirus on Pacific Island nations.
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The WTO After COVID-19: The View From China
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Wendy Cutler speaks with Zhang Xiangchen, China's ambassador and permanent representative to the WTO, about how the coronavirus is affecting the organization.
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Sanctions and Pathogens: How Is COVID-19 Affecting North Korea?

Jung H. Pak and Kee B. Park discuss Kim Jong Un's recent disappearance and how the coronavirus is affecting North Korea with ASPI Vice President Daniel Russel.
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The diplomat discusses a tumultuous period of Israeli politics as well as the country's management of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Chunhuei Chi and Syaru Shirley Lin speak with Daniel Russel about what we can learn from Taiwan's successful management of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Kevin Rudd speaks with Tijjani Muhammad-Bande about the crucial role of multilateral institutions during the coronavirus crisis.
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Wendy Cutler and Daniel Russel discuss the country's handling of the coronavirus crisis with Motoko Rich.
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Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India's ambassador to the United States, discusses his country's handling of the COVID-19 crisis with Puneet Talwar.
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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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Kevin Rudd and Daniel Rosen examine the economic impact of COVID-19 with Eunice Zehnder-Lai.
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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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Richard Maude and Daniel Russel discuss the effect of COVID-19 on a region with weak public health systems, deep pockets of poverty, crowded cities, and significant migrant worker flows.
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Kevin Rudd speaks with Yik-Ying Teo about the country's handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Daniel Russel assesses the impact of COVID-19 on China's signature foreign policy initiative.
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Wendy Cutler provides insight into the effect of COVID-19 on global trade and supply chains.
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Daniel Rosen and Kevin Rudd discuss how the COVID-19 outbreak will shape the global economy in the months to come.
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Kevin Rudd's Reflections on the Coronavirus Outbreak

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