The pandemic's projected impact on major economies has become increasingly grim as more bad news comes in on countries already past the peak of the crisis, as well as those still suffering under national lockdowns.
Even if COVID-19 doesn't leave personnel ill (or worse), measures to contain and respond to such outbreaks can still leave militaries less equipped to manage other emerging security threats.
By Sim Tack
The postponement plus the spread of COVID-19 in key markets overseas increases the likelihood of higher government spending, as well as of a consumption tax suspension or cut.
The direct domestic impact of lockdown measures to contain the virus, combined with the looming hit to global demand, will stymie China's economic growth in 2020.
The global economy is now expected to experience significantly lower growth in 2020, and potentially even a recession, as more consumers and businesses adjust to a quarantined world.
From sorting out where to go to developing options for escape, knowing how to evacuate a country can help diplomats and expatriates make the best of an emergency.
By Ben West
