coronavirus

Coronavirus cases are spiking again in the country’s north, threatening to increase strain on public hospitals. This time, local governments face even more political pressure to lift restrictions.

But the structure of its comeback may create problems at home—and abroad.

From the Czech Republic and Germany to the Indian state of Kerala, governments that dealt decisively with the first wave of the coronavirus are drowning in the second wave.

In a new book, Fareed Zakaria draws some hard but unavoidable conclusions about dealing with future viruses.

Around the world, emergency powers are chipping away at democracy—sometimes with public support.

While Congress and the White House remain far apart on COVID-19 stimulus talks, some Democrats hope to restore lost U.S. prestige by adding foreign aid to the bill.

The coronavirus has hit Haredi enclaves hard, but without clear directives from rabbis, isolated communities from Jerusalem to New York will continue to suffer.

A history lesson on pandemics and their aftereffects, Putin becomes Pashinyan’s playmaker, and Selina Meyer humbles Donald Trump.

Pandemics are not always transformative events. While some worrying preexisting trends could accelerate, it’s incorrect to assume that the coronavirus will end globalization, kill liberal democracy, or enhance China’s soft power.

It’s time to add an uncontrolled outbreak to the country’s long list of woes.

In a new survey, international relations experts are pessimistic about the years to come.

And a rise in cyber-ransoms is the result. To stop the cycle, businesses should stop paying up.

A reality check about the foreign-policy implications of a sick president.

The mountainous country is the hardest-hit in the world, partly thanks to a critical lack of oxygen.

Will the same be true for Trump?

The four ways the president’s illness can complicate national security decision-making—or invite foreign attacks.

From socialism to the coronavirus, a unified theory for why everyone thinks Swedes have all the answers.

Trump’s physician expressed optimism about the president’s health after he tested positive for the coronavirus. But his hospitalization brings to light new questions on what happens if a worst-case scenario hits while Americans are casting their votes.

Just when the U.S. public needs clarity about Trump’s health, tradition and the president’s proclivities make that unlikely.

The president has treatment options for his coronavirus infection. None are very good.