Italy’s Complex Legislative Framework Impairs its COVID-19 Response
Italy’s pandemic policies struggle with the same legislative and regulatory challenges as traditional laws.
Vietnam’s Astonishing Success at Curbing COVID-19 Outbreaks
Decades-long efforts in Vietnam to improve local governance have kept recorded coronavirus cases low.
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.
Regulatory Uncertainty Over Emergency Powers in Switzerland
Democratic process and federalism concerns raise questions about the Swiss government’s COVID-19 policies.
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.
A Fuller Picture of the Trump Administration’s Regulatory Agenda
President Trump’s deregulatory agenda may have lasting effects beyond the term of his presidency.
Old Norms and New Challenges in Spain’s Response to COVID-19
Executive and legislative branches of Spain’s government wield debatable legal authority in times of crisis.
The Trump Administration’s Pandemic Response Is Structured to Fail
Poor organizational choices have hampered the government’s management of COVID-19.
The Disjointed Dutch Policies to Fight COVID-19
The Dutch need to coordinate their different regulatory and behavioral responses to tackle COVID-19.
Trump’s Flawed Rollback of Fuel Economy Rules
Recent regulatory retreat over automobile fuel efficiency undermines both climate progress and U.S. competitiveness.
COVID-19 and Cooperative Administrative Federalism in Germany
Germany’s response to COVID-19 consists of federal delegation, state regulation, and multi-level cooperation.
Continuous Judicial Review in Coronavirus Times
The Israeli judiciary exerts oversight and influence over the executive’s COVID-19 response.