Economic Ramifications of the Coronavirus, the Significance of Nevada, and More

February 19, 2020

China’s economy is coming to a near standstill as the coronavirus spreads rapidly. Eswar Prasad discusses the global ramifications of the epidemic and the important lessons it presents for both China and the United States.

Nevada is the third state to hold an electoral contest in the 2020 primaries—and it is perhaps the most significant state to go yet. Robert Lang, David Damore, and William Brown Jr. explain the diversity of the state and how it reflects America as a whole.

Dispatch from the Munich Security Conference

“This past weekend, everyone was searching for a savior to address critical challenges amid a lack of global leadership.” Amanda Sloat assesses this year’s Munich Security Conference, including notable absences from German Chancellor Merkel and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron’s vision, and major challenges like climate change and China policy.

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