Is our mistrust towards data sharing justified? Could it be the ultimate path towards an effective deconfinement policy? If Asian countries proved digital tracking to be a successful method, might the French have to change their stubborn ways? Our Senior Advisor for Asia, Francois Godement answers all these questions.

In the US, absence of federal guidelines and awkward policy coordination meant that cities were left to take the matter in their own hands. The challenges they are facing are significant, but they might just be proving to be more efficient than the White House. Max D. Bouchet, research analyst at Brookings Institution explains how American mayors have been shaping the political landscape in the face of Covid-19. 

Once a vibrant and multicultural community, the view from Queens looks like a post-apocalyptic movie. Covid-19 is exposing the inequalities of New York. When this is over, will we remember to thank the essential, but underserved, workers? Dean Emerita of Columbia University Lisa Anderson, and a Director at the Public Art Fund Sam Rauch offer an excellent analysis of the situation.

With rather contained fatality numbers, sound policies, and one of the more robust healthcare systems in the region, Gabon seems to be leading by example in its fight against Covid-19 in Africa. But it is not all roses. Michaël Cheylan, our expert on African issues, breaks down the country’s strategy.