Sharyn O'Halloran comments on China’s economic slowdown.

José Antonio Ocampo writes on the decision of the IMF Board to approve the allocation of $650 billion in Special Drawing Rights.

Takatoshi Ito writes on the new state of emergency declaration in response to COVID-19 in Japan, and whether it may also affect the Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in the political field.

Michael Doyle writes with Mark James Wood on what would be the responsibility of the U.S. for those who assisted them in Afghanistan after its withdrawal from the country resulting in a refugee crisis.

Garcetti (MIA'95) would step down as L.A. mayor after Senate confirmation.

Shang-Jin Wei writes on the dangers for some economies that may come up with a sudden US monetary-policy tightening, and the measures they can take about them.

Jeffrey Sachs writes about oil companies' responsibility to pay for climate damage.