AsiaChina’s political system and the coronavirus China’s political system failed to respond effectively to a threat that then affected the world. How to prevent that in the future? By Branko Milanović
GlobalGlobal Quarantine VII Political cooperation can be fragile in times of the coronavirus crisis. Dispatches from Spain, Israel and Kenya By Gero Maass, Micky Drill, Henrik Maihack
AsiaFor European solidarity beyond its borders If the EU fails to support countries like Nepal and Kyrgyzstan in this crisis, they may turn to China for lack of alternatives By Jonathan Menge, Alexander Rosenplänter
GlobalThis is not the time to let the market decide When it comes to crucial medical supplies, cooperation, not competition, will save lives. History shows that it works By Jamie Martin
GlobalGeneral welfare first! After the crisis is before the crisis? In order to prevent this, governments must show much more courage and imagination By Hans-Jürgen Burchardt
European integrationViktor Orbán's Social Darwinism Orbán's rule by decree isn't just an opportune power grab. It should help sustain his socio-economic model during a crisis By Kristóf Szombati
Interviews'Human beings have evolved to be friendly' Historian Rutger Bregman on panic buying, penguins, Norwegian prisons and what really matters in today's world
EuropeDefending European liberal democracy in times of crisis The EU must tackle Covid-19 and defend liberal democracy at the same time — if necessary with financial sanctions By Katarina Barley
