ASHLEIGH FURLONG, Politico.eu: Biden faces new global health world order
Biden is set to reverse Trump’s withdrawal from the WHO, but in the meantime, Europe has stepped up to the plate.
The U.S. will soon be firmly back on the global health stage, but it may not be top dog anymore. While U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization; undermined his administration's top infectious disease expert and alienated himself from world leaders, other countries stepped in. European nations in particular have been able to carve out valuable roles for themselves in the global health space.
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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- November 17, 2020
Iran, al-Qaeda, and Joe Biden’s Middle East Trap -- Vivian Bercovici, Commentary
Analysis: Al Qaeda’s Deputy Emir Killed in Iran -- Thomas Joscelyn, Long War Journal
Could Joe Biden Get Even Tougher on China than Donald Trump? -- Bonnie Kristian, National Interest
Japan seeks a firmer Biden defense vow -- Grant Newsham, Asia Times
Peace was swift in Ethiopia under Abiy. War was, too. -- Cara Anna, AP
Extremist siege: Pakistan’s self-destructive journey -- Imad Zafar, Asia Times
China’s promise: ‘A free market for unfree people’ -- Andrew A. Michita, Politico.eu
Lukashenko braces for economic winter of discontent -- Jo Harper, DW
Peru’s Problem Is Bigger Than Not Having a President -- PAtricio Navia, America's Quarterly
In corruption, Peru's new president faces uphill battle -- Oliver Pieper, DW
Biden's Coronavirus Advisers Are Worse than the Disease -- NY Post editorial
Cautious Optimism for Biden COVID-19 Advisory Board -- David Weill, The Hill
The Great Coronavirus Crisis of 2020, Act II -- Rachel Bucchino, National Interest
Coronavirus vaccines: What do we know so far? -- Alexander Freund, DW
