Vietnam’s Astonishing Success at Curbing COVID-19 Outbreaks
Decades-long efforts in Vietnam to improve local governance have kept recorded coronavirus cases low.
Coordinating Colombia’s Pandemic Response
Colombia lacks procedures for ensuring coordination among different levels of government.
Responding to COVID-19 Without Public Trust
Despite a robust regulatory scheme, Chilean officials struggle to follow experts and respond to COVID-19 effectively.
Will the EU Make its Better Regulation Strategy Truly Better?
The pandemic offers the chance for the European Union to expand the scope of better regulation through innovation.
Brazil’s COVID-19 Response is Caught Between Denialism and Technocratic Hubris
Self-interested and apathetic policies by its executive made Brazil one of the most infected countries in the world.
Can States Close Churches Amid COVID-19?
Scholars address whether houses of worship are essential amid state social distancing orders.
Regulatory Uncertainty Over Emergency Powers in Switzerland
Democratic process and federalism concerns raise questions about the Swiss government’s COVID-19 policies.
Week in Review
President Trump signs an executive order in an attempt to weaken social media companies, the State Department declares Hong Kong is no longer autonomous, and more…
Regulatory Delivery Lessons From COVID-19 Responses
Amid uncertainty, countries must learn from previous inadequacies in risk-based regulation and compliance measures.
Mexico’s Untimely Fight Against Coronavirus
Mexico’s citizens and economy suffer because the President failed to invoke the only constitutional tool to fight COVID-19.
COVID-19 and Access to Medical Care in the United States
Although Congress has failed to take big steps to ensure access to COVID-19 care, states are taking small but significant steps.
President Trump’s Regulatory Process Changes Will Not Stick
The Trump Administration’s regulatory rollbacks will not have staying power among future administrations.