Published on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | Updated on Friday, June 5, 2020
Big Data techniques used
Global | Geo-World: Conflict & Protest May 2020
Summary
In May, the number of infected people by covid-19 exceeded 6M, America became the epicenter. In the US, mass protests after a black citizen was killed in police custody have spread nationwide. US – China relationship has worsened due to the situation in Hong Kong. The war in Libya has escalated. G7 meeting to be postponed.
Key points
- Key points:
- According to the WHO, with more than 2.4 million cases, the Americas have become the new epicenter of coronavirus. Meanwhile, the situation has been contained in Asia and Europe.
- U.S. – China relationship has worsened on Hong Kong related developments. China introduced national security legislation on Hong Kong which did not please the White House.
- Libyan war has escalated in May. U.N. – recognized Tripoli based government has advanced in the western front.
- President Donald Trump would postpone G7 summit to update the participant list and invite more countries.
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- Geostrategy
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Authors
FB
Fernando Bolívar
YE
Yigit Engin
BBVA Research - Senior Economist
GM
Gabriela Melia
AO
Alvaro Ortiz
BBVA Research - Head of Analysis with Big Data
TR
Tomasa Rodrigo
BBVA Research - Lead Economist