Official name: COVID-19 Also known as: 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease; SARS-CoV-2 Type: Coronaviruses; there are many different types as the name indicates, the virus is related to the SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) that caused an outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome
News articles
News articles from the world of international relations
Factsheet: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Iran’s miscalculation
On the 3rd of January Iran and its allies reacted with outrage over the killing of General Qasem Soleimani. In the political ramble that ensued short afterwards, Iran vowed to take revenge over the IRGC's Quds Force leader’s death. Needless
A history of violence; teaching a new generation how not to resolve conflicts
Back in 2016 I wrote the article below as a dire warning for the children that were being subjected to the Syrian conflict in all its forms, as well as to what it means for us internationally. Now, three years
Africa’s Democratic Moment? The Five Leaders Who Could Transform the Region
By Judd Devermont And Jon Temin Five guys: Abiy, Lourenço, Ramaphosa, Tshisekedi, and BuhariLeft to Right: Reuters / Tiksa Negeri, Pool, Sumaya Hisham, Olivia Acland, Afolabi Sotunde In the 60-plus years since the countries of sub-Saharan Africa started becoming independent, democracy there has
Center of Excellence Summit
Join this convergence of subject matter experts across academia, industry, and government to identify and discuss evolving homeland security challenges. COE SUMMIT GOALS: Encourage robust dialogue and interaction among attendees to create connections, foster collaborations and inspire new ideas to
Launch of new book series from START and Oxford University Press
“From Freedom Fighters to Jihadists” first in START-Oxford University Press book series June 25, 2019 Erin Copland The first title in the START-Oxford University Press book series, “From Freedom Fighters to Jihadists: Human Resources of Non State Armed Groups,” was
What Happened to the American Century?
An Autopsy of the Last Decades of American Global Leadership By Gideon Rose A generation ago, the United States was confidently leading the world into what was supposed to be a new millennium of peace, prosperity, freedom, and community. Now, the globe
Funding the United Nations: What Impact Do U.S. Contributions Have on UN Agencies and Programs?
Many UN agencies, programs, and missions receive crucial funding from the United States. President Trump’s budget cuts could jeopardize their work. Article by Laura Hillard and Amanda Shendruk Last updated April 2, 2019 The United Nations is the world’s main organization for deliberating matters
Middle East Peace: What can we Learn from Camp David 40 Years Later?
Camp David’s ultimate legacy will depend on how its vision for a broader regional peace is translated to reality. BY: Robert Barron; Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen; Michael Yaffe March 26 marks the 40th anniversary of the signing ceremony of the Egypt-Israel peace treaty that resulted
Mali attack: More than 130 Fulani villagers killed
More than 130 people were killed in an attack on a village in central Mali on Saturday by armed men wearing traditional Dogon hunters' clothing. Gunmen surrounded the village at dawn before attacking people in their homes in Ogossagou in