This page contains the information about coronavirus, its impact on the world and the lessons it can provide for the future.
A Corona-induced Shake Up within Indonesia?
‘With Indonesia having the largest number of coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia and the second highest in Asia, it is very surprising that Jokowi waited until late December to remove Terawan from his position.’
How can the EU reform its fiscal framework to meet its climate targets?
‘The Covid-19 pandemic adversely impacts the EU’s economy. Thus, the EU requires a strong green growth strategy to mitigate the adverse economic impact of the pandemic, meet its climate targets, and restore its economic competitiveness’
With Trump going, what now for US-Russian relations?
‘The question is not whether Trump’s approach was correct but rather what US foreign policy will consist of now.’
Is CANZUK really happening? UK and Canada sign trade agreement.
‘The deal in question will ensure that around £20 billion in trade per annum between the two nations will continue after the UK officially leaves the EU at the start of the next year.’
Why we should establish a Citizens Investment Grant System
‘The theory behind this is a simple one. If workers have a means of investing in stocks or shares, it can generate an additional source of income for workers in addition to selling their labour.’
Can Indonesia Become a Battery Superpower?
‘It is hoped by Luhut that American companies will need to invest into Indonesia due to the nation’s nickel processing to cut costs for companies like Tesla.’
What’s New in the World of Covid?
“Turning on the news, one might think that there is a single answer to every issue and there is always the “correct” side to stand on. However, policy is never binary and we are merely seeing an illusion of unanimity.”
Why a ‘Work from Home’ tax is wrong
‘The idea of taxing people who have started to work at home for their own protection seems to be more of a punishment for people who are taking responsibility.’
Whilst most economies falter, tax havens will benefit from the expense of the virus
‘Any tax increases will arouse the disgruntlement of most of the public. But by the same token, it will benefit one sphere which receives those who flee inadequacies to their fiscal affairs.’
The Long Way Out: FDI in Southeast Asia
With tensions around the world so high due to China throwing its political weight around more than usual, many have speculated as to how business and industry will respond to the world “post-corona”. Nations are now debating on the future of their economic relationship with China and the possibility of decoupling its factories away from…
New Directions through Old Ways: Thailand’s Current Tensions
“Its current protests are the continuation of many problems that have only worsened due to another issue, this being the massive economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.”
The Return Journey: Malaysia and the Migrant Crisis
“This comes at a time of great difficulty between Malaysia and Myanmar, not just politically but also with the paranoia that has been magnified by the coronavirus”
The Free State of Hong Kong
“The United Kingdom and its Conservative Government should support this cause out of moral necessity, and to help place Hong Kong as the captain of its own fate.”
A Defence of Dominic Cummings
‘…. critics, unlike beggars, have been extremely choosy when it comes to who they wish to target most.’
COVID-19’s ‘Unsocial Sociability’: A Positive Outlook on its Possible Outcomes
‘A concept described primarily by the German philosopher Immanuel Kant, unsocial sociability is a hypothesis that under circumstances that disrupt society through forces of antagonism, society reinforces itself to combat such pressures that threaten its existence.’
Nicola Sturgeon and her hostility to Westminster
As we all know, the Scottish Government under the Scottish National Party (SNP) has tried to prove that they can deal with Covid-19 in their own way. This has led to the leader of the SNP, Nicola Sturgeon, to take strong action, attempting to lock down the country quicker than the rest of the UK.…
The Gradual Return of Strongman Politics
‘Whether old or new, leaders that are determined to show their independent strength to continue to defy transcendental forces that liberals put so much emphasis on, including the virus.’
Policy of Stupidity
“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity”. This simple idea, commonly known as Hanlon’s razor, is a golden rule when it comes to judging people’s behaviour in the world. Especially when it comes to politicians and their failed policies. As much as we would like to think that the people who…
Public Policy of the Spread: What Covid-19 Reveals About our Identity
In the last few months, Covid-19 has taught us many things, which can change the way we see the world in the future. Our approach to China, black swan events, hopefully the views on hygiene for some people… Much needed knowledge. The newest lesson lies in the way we process information and approach policy. Every…
The End of the Great Nap: COVID-19 breaking our slumber
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has caused many to ponder what the world will be like post-lockdown. The ‘post-corona world’ is certainly going to be an issue for people across the world. But Eric Weinstein, an American mathematician and academic who is currently the managing director of Thiel Capital, has his own view on what…
Coronavirus Numbers and Facts: Are the Lockdowns Worth It?
While the COVID-19 pandemic reaches its peak in many countries, the row over which policy tools to use seems to only get more vicious. Recently, Elon Musk stood up against the continuation of lockdowns and, much like anyone else who dared question the lockdown policy, got immediately lambasted by hordes of screeching boneheads incapable of…
Malaysia and Its Migrant Corona Crisis
Since the start of the coronavirus, Southeast Asia has seen many difficult issues and problems arise in addition to ones it already has, one of these being the increasing levels of discrimination and racism of certain minority groups. Within recent days, this has become more transparent within Malaysia and its population of Rohingya Muslim refugees…
All Quiet on the Eastern Front: The Emerging Tensions between Australia and China
The effects of COVID-19 have caused many nations to promise to investigate the origins of behind the epidemic, one of these nations being Australia. Due to such promises to pursue some form of response, Chinese officials have threatened to incur several economic consequences against Australia if it chooses to move ahead with their investigation. This…
The Great Risk: China and Its Relationship with Medical Supplies
Since the end of World War II, the developed (and by extension the developing world) has been entangled into a debate around globalisation and global supply chains. Such a discussion has now reached its apex and now could be forming its own realignment due to the coronavirus crisis. The start of this realignment emerged with…
Coronavirus and Crackdowns: Hong Kong in Turmoil Again
On the 18th of April, the Hong Kong Police (HKP) arrested fifteen individuals. Among them were veteran pro-democracy politicians, barristers and even a media tycoon, resulting in the biggest police crackdown on the region’s pro-democracy movement since last year. Within the group of arrested individuals were Martin Lee (Democratic Party founder), Margaret Ng (former politician…
The Thucydides Trap and COVID-19: Is a New World Order Emerging?
The Ancient Greeks were arguably the establishers of Western civilisation, the prologue of a historical oscillation between progress and decline for all of society; including philosophy, mathematics, politics, economics, and the arts. The Greeks’ own ideas were not immune to being corrupted however, with certain figures such as the Roman physician and philosopher Galen anachronistically…
Milk is Thicker than Blood: The Rise of the Milk Tea Alliance in Southeast Asia
Since the start of this year, the news have been dominated by a constant flow of reporting on the recent outbreak of the coronavirus from China. The rise of this global pandemic has been a news source within itself, with the People’s Republic of China’s international image being severely dented by the outbreak and its…
The Orwellian Dragon
How the Communist Party of China exercises power, persecution, and propaganda home and abroad.
The Black Swan called COVID-19: Its Financial Implications
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”George Santayana The famous quote said above by George Santayana has become a favourite amongst those who remind themselves of society’s past mistakes, promising themselves to never make the same ones their forefathers once made. Yet such a statement becomes a fallacy when one believes…
Uncertainty and Fear: Why is Corona Such a Big Deal
COVID-19, commonly known as Corona Virus, has been dominating headlines since its outbreak in late 2019. After its rapid flare-up in China, the virus has been slowly spreading around the world. However, there has been another disease which has outpaced Corona in speed and ferocity. Fear. Specifically, the creeping, crawling, nightmarish fear of the unknown.…
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