Publications · 07. November 2020
As the world was waiting anxiously for the US 2020 Presidential Election outcomes, the US reported more than 100,000 daily coronavirus cases on November 5, the highest number so far recorded. In the meantime, many European countries have imposed second lockdowns.
Publications · 23. September 2020
This podcast looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has been reshaping Europe’s political landscape. Joining the discussion is Christian Martin, the Max Weber Visiting Chair in German and European Studies at NYU’s Center for European and Mediterranean Studies. He was with NYTA in mid-April and will help assess how the situation has shifted over the last few months. Some of the topics we discuss are: -The impact of COVID-19 on European domestic politics and general attitudes towards the EU and...
Publications · 22. September 2020
COVID-19 and Racial Justice Civil Society Relief Efforts in Hard-Hit Communities of New Orleans, Atlanta and Washington D.C.
Publications · 12. April 2020
This podcast episode looks at what is happening with the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. Christian Martin, the Max Weber Visiting Chair in German and European Studies at NYU's Centre for European and Mediterranean Studies joined me for the discussion. Some of the topics include: -Germany's low death rate and its containment measures -Privacy concerns in the EU and tracking of the virus cases -Hungary's far-reaching emergency legislation and the EU's response -The effect of the coronavirus on the...
Publications · 23. März 2020
This article explains the effects COVID-19 has had on Italy. More importantly, however, it shows how Italians have been using this crisis to unite and find hope in unique ways.