France and COVID-19: Incompetence and Conceit
The very large number of coronavirus cases and deaths in France is due to gross negligence on the part of President Macron and the French authorities to the threat posed by the virus.
The COVID-19 Catastrophe in Bangladesh
The virus risks plunging Bangladesh into social, economic, and political turmoil — not to mention the public health crisis.
America’s Super-Rich See Their Wealth Rise by $282 Billion in Three Weeks of Pandemic
America’s billionaires have accrued more wealth in the past three weeks alone than they made in total prior to 1980.
Getting Trumped by Covid-19
The author offers an evocative take on her experience of being locked down due to Covid-19 in two different countries, with two worldviews.
Coronavirus Deaths Likely 60% Higher than Official Numbers Reflect
Studies show that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases might be many multiples of the official count.
Trump’s Plan for Reopening the Economy Will Be Lethal
With internal polls showing that Trump is losing the November elections, he is desperate to put the economy back on track, irespective of its consequences for the people.
Spending is the Easiest Way to Revive the Economy
Money needs to be given out to people; cash in hand, is at the core of restarting the economy.
Two Articles on How the Modi Govt. is Using the Pandemic to Centralise Power
BJP is trampling upon the country’s federal structure and concentrating all power in the Centre’s hands, putting at risk the project of building a democratic, secular, inclusive and egalitarian India. Two articles.
Bolivia vs Venezuela: COVID-19 Response Reveals True Nature of Governments
Government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have put into sharp relief their true nature. This is perhaps no more evident than when we compare Bolivia and Venezuela. Plus an interview with President Maduro of Venezuela.
Vietnam and the Indian State of Kerala Curbed Covid-19 on the Cheap
The secret of both Vietnam and Kerala in combating Covid-19 is their quick and efficient public-health systems, and early and timely planning to tackling the disease.