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With the coronavirus pandemic forcing people around the world to work online, the nature of illicit crime in many countries will also change. Vanda Felbab-Brown writes about the trends across the illicit economies of online fraud, drug smuggling and poaching, wildlife trafficking, and sexual slavery.
Even with the Democratic National Convention postponed to August, nominating a candidate for president during a global pandemic will not be an easy feat. Elaine Kamarck writes that parties and delegates will need to be flexible and plan ahead to face the logistical challenges as the general election date gets closer.
“This is no time for scapegoating or succumbing to panic and liberating our worst instincts. The ongoing crisis will be resolved only through rationality, compassion, and mutual understanding, both within and beyond our borders,” writes Javier Solana.
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