Geo-World: Conflict & Protest March 2020

Summary

Coronavirus hits 180 countries. In the US, the epicenter, strict measures may continue till June. In Europe, it is top priority on the political agenda. G20 announced a united front against the pandemic. Tensions between China and the US due to the virus are easing off. The oil price war triggered a major fall in oil price.

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• Key points:
• In March, the coronavirus spread rapidly worldwide, hitting 180 countries. In Europe, it is the top priority on the political agenda, with Italy and Spain as the most affected countries.
• In the US, the epicenter of the global pandemic with more than 200k confirmed cases, Trump announced that strict measures would continue for at least another month or perhaps till June.
• G20 leaders also announced their united front against the pandemic.
• The relationship between China and the United States was tense due to the coronavirus related diplomatic discussions, but they are easing off.
• The oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia triggered a major fall in oil price at the beginning of the month.

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