Today, we face the moral dilemma of rescuing the economy at the risk of human lives if coronavirus cases surge and spread. But this is a false dichotomy because with the right long-term strategy and strong global cooperation, the United States is capable of tackling this twofold challenge.
Eighty years ago, an undergraduate at Harvard University was working frantically on his senior thesis about the global crisis that was unfolding before his eyes. That thesis became “Why England Slept,” John F. Kennedy’s bestseller in the United States and United Kingdom.
As more evidence emerges that COVID-19 is tied to an increased risk of dangerous blood clots, new research suggests that giving patients blood thinners may improve their odds of survival.
It’s a sad irony that the Swedish Embassy opened its new exhibition on mobility just as the coronavirus pandemic essentially ground mobility to a halt around the world. But the lessons of how to move around smarter will be just as important, if not more so, in a post-pandemic world.
There is a long history of countries overthrowing other countries’ governments to get what they want. There is an equally long history of such efforts ending in abject failure. So why does the idea of forcible regime change continues to hold sway in U.S. foreign policy circles?
For 50 years, Graciela Iturbide has been one of Latin America’s most acclaimed contemporary photographers, producing visceral, haunting images that paint a nuanced picture of her homeland — and the women in it — in all their rich complexity.
It’s hard to imagine things could get any worse in Yemen, which was already the Arab world’s poorest country before war broke out five years ago between a Saudi-led coalition
It’s a sad irony that the Swedish Embassy opened its new exhibition series about mobility just as a pandemic essentially ground mobility to a halt around the world. Since the
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Global leaders are now confronting Covid-19, a complex crisis with extraordinary public health, economic, political and social implications. As the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, I have
Early findings involving cancer patients from Wuhan, China — the original epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic —- suggest that many contracted the coronavirus while undergoing treatment in the hospital. That
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*NOTE: Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been canceled. Please check with the venue beforehand to see if it has closed. The Canadian Embassy is highlighting the work of
*NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the remaining showings of “Pass Over” at Studio Theatre have been canceled. To view a filmed version of “Pass Over” directed by Spike Lee at
*NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all Smithsonian museums have been temporarily closed. Please visit naturalhistory.si.edu for updates on closures. A bright orange poster is the first thing visitors see before entering “Beauty
