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Key Takeaways

Globally, new virus cases and deaths hit a record high as the US surpasses 4 million cases. French and German business activity picked up strongly in July while Eurozone consumer confidence dropped. China ordered the closure of the US Consulate in Chengdu.

Condition Updates

A rundown of important global developments in markets, in business, and region-by-region, as well as statistical risk assessments by country and by US state. 

Issue in Focus: Human Rights

A recent string of high-profile human rights developments, including the implementation of a National Security Law in Hong Kong and a new set of US sanctions on Syria’s leaders, are drawing attention to the global human rights system.Movements to support human rights are on the rise as countries disillusioned with international institutions increasingly turn to unilateral action. 

Country in Focus: Tunisia

While Tunisia has remained largely successful in controlling its coronavirus outbreak, its government has recently entered a deepening political crisis. Widespread unrest over unemployment and economic downturn, combined with inter-government conflict and the prime minister’s resignation, poses questions for the long-term health of the only Arab democracy to emerge from the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings. 

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