Japan’s experience with the pandemic shows that harsh restrictions are not necessarily the answer to containing the virus. Historian and faculty member Andrew Gordon sheds light on the political and cultural factors that allow for the country’s unique response.

By Andrew Gordon... Read more about Explaining Japan’s Soft Approach to COVID-19

The pandemic has shaken the island territory of Guam, creating insecurity not seen since World War II. Graduate Student Affiliate Kristin Oberiano explains how the US’s imperial relationship with Guam has made its citizens uniquely vulnerable to infection and food shortages during this crisis.

By Kristin Oberiano... Read more about A Pacific Island's Response to COVID-19: Guam and the Movement Toward Food Sovereignty

India's 100 million internal migrant workers are now stranded under COVID-19 lockdown measures and cannot return home. Faculty Associate Sai Balakrishnan maps the pathways of migrant laborers and describes the policies that created an east-west divide.

By Sai Balakrishnan... Read more about India's Migrant Crisis: Trapped in a COVID Spatial Rift

From the day-to-day experiences to reflections on a return to "normal," an internist and WCFIA Associate reviews the course of COVID-19.

By Michelle Nicholasen... Read more about A Closer Look at COVID-19: A Q&A with Dr. Almaliky