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The COVID-19 crisis has revealed strengths and flaws in the ability of democracies to manage global crises.
On the one hand, South Korea and Taiwan have shown how social media and closely monitoring public health data can be used as forces for good. These transparent actions stand in contrast to China, which has used coercive means to manage its citizens’ response to the pandemic and has silenced criticism of the regime. Moreover, China’s efforts to construct a health "silk road" of medical supplies and personnel to countries hardest hit by COVID-19 backfired when it was discovered that many supplies were flawed and that equipment China publicized as humanitarian aid was bought by recipient countries at a high cost.
China has also exploited international institutions such as the World Health Organization (WHO) to legitimize its crisis management. The U.S. has temporarily withdrawn funds from the WHO, pending an investigation into how it may be legitimizing Chinese propaganda.
Join Hudson Institute for a discussion on what democracies can do to bolster democratic principles and push back against authoritarian attempts to exploit COVID-19 for their illicit advantage.
Join Hudson Institute for a conference with leaders from industry, government, academia, and defense to discuss the latest developments in the US-China AI competition.
Join House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) for a fireside discussion with Senior Fellow Nadia Schadlow on Congress’s role in revitalizing America’s defense industrial base.
Please join Hudson Institute for a special address on the current state-of-play by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who will join remotely, followed by a question-and-answer session on the war with Hudson Institute President and CEO John Walters.
Bill Frauenhofer, executive director for semiconductor investment and innovation at the US Department of Commerce, will join Hudson Institute Senior Fellow David Feith for an invitation-only fireside chat on semiconductor onshoring and the role of government capital in strengthening America’s technological and industrial leadership.
