USA
Euroviews. Coronavirus revealed Trump favours economy over elderly people ǀ View
The truth is, all of us — whatever our ages — should take precautions. By implying that this is primarily an older person's problem, we ignore the real risks to younger people, and we reinforce the ageism that already persists in our society.
Iran
Euroviews. Punishing sanctions against Iran are turning the coronavirus pandemic into a massacre ǀ View
Hundreds of lives have been lost because of the sanctions that not only mean it is often impossible to get basic medicines but that a Coronavirus app, launched by the Iranian government to assist vulnerable citizens, was recently pulled by Google from its app store.
USA
Euroviews. This high-tech way to try to slow the coronavirus spread has low-tech problems ǀ View
As federal, state and local governments increasingly contemplate big tech and mass surveillance as a tool to combat the spread of the deadly virus, we must guard against surveillance opportunists who will endanger public health and the health of our democracy.
USA
Euroviews. Bill de Blasio: The Democratic primary isn't over. Neither is Sanders' candidacy ǀ View
Bernie, not Biden, is the answer to the many of the mistakes we made as a party in 2016. He can reach the working class, inspire young voters and lead a powerful movement to take back the White House.
USA
Euroviews. Trump should be more confident in the US’ Coronavirus response. An EU travel ban won’t help ǀ View
The virus is actually showing a flu-like epidemic pattern with more countries reporting more cases around the world. Based on the pattern observed, the epidemic could be ended if an international organisation steps forward to coordinate a global force to thoroughly implement flu control protocols.
Syria
Euroviews. On International Women’s Day, we cannot ignore the plight of Idlib’s women and children ǀ View
There are few issues more critical to the plight of the world’s women and girls today than the humanitarian crisis in Idlib, Syria. Of the estimated 1 million internally displaced people in the northern Syrian province, an estimated 80% are women and children.
Switzerland
Euroviews. Intellectual property is becoming politicised. That’s why I am a candidate to run WIPO ǀ View
On 4 March, do not vote by default for a candidate for political reasons. Vote for the continued survival of IP. And choose the best candidate who can enhance the organisation and best serve its member states.