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Vaccinations Bring Hope; Brazil Death Toll Mounts; One Month to Tokyo

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In some countries the year of the pandemic is coming to a close, with successful vaccination campaigns providing an exit from pandemic restrictions. But that’s not the case everywhere.

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Global Health

As Vaccination Campaigns Continue Around the World, Restrictions Lift and Optimism Spreads

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Some countries, now awash in vaccines, are looking abroad to help other countries combat the pandemic. For those with slower rollouts, the fight against the pandemic continues.

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Global Health

With Normalcy Returning in Some Places, Global Public Opinion Shows a Degree of Anxiety

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While coronavirus restrictions are being incrementally removed in certain countries, some people are feeling concern at returning to the activities that had characterized their pre-pandemic lives.

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As Virus Rages Unevenly, Global Public Opinion Shows Divergent Attitudes

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Although cases have declined significantly in Europe, the United States, and much of East Asia, the pandemic remains a major threat in South America, India, and several other nations around the world.

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John Cameron
Global Health

South Korea Is Staying Out of the US-China Rivalry

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World Politics Review
Karl Friedhoff

Karl Friedhoff examines South Korea's careful negotiation of its security alliance with the United States, along with its economic dependence on China.

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Public Opinion

Amid Surges and Vaccine Issues, Global Public Opinion Shows Crisis is not Over

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Following high profile pauses to the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, as well as surging cases in different parts of the world, it is clear that the gains in some countries do not signal an end to the pandemic.

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Abdul Goni
Public Opinion

World Review: Afghanistan Withdrawal, Merkel's Successor, Iran Nuclear Talks

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Stefan Kornelius, Peter Spiegel, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top global news stories.

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Cpl. Alejandro Pena
US Foreign Policy

As Rollouts Vary and Issues Arise, Global Public Opinion Shows Vaccine Anxiety

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With high-profile suspensions of the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccine, fear of potential side effects and uneven efficacy of vaccine rollouts are causing concern for some.

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Joshua Hoehne
Public Opinion

Biden's Pragmatic Play on North Korea

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The Hill
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott discusses the Biden administration's approach to North Korea.

Global Politics

As Vaccinations Increase, Global Public Opinion Shows Varied Sentiments

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Outbreaks continue to emerge even as vaccinations increase; some countries feel safe to engage in more normal activities while others introduce new restrictions.

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Global Health