Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 21, 2020

DW: UN marks 75th anniversary as coronavirus 'lays bare' world's fragility

World leaders are coming together, virtually, to mark the 75th anniversary of the UN. The event is occurring under the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic which is challenging the solidarity of the 193-member world body.

The United Nations began its 75th anniversary commemoration in a muted fashion with a largely online event on Monday.

The UN was founded amid the ruins of World War II with the principle objective of achieving worldwide peace and world leaders came together, virtually, to mark the 75th anniversary of the organization.

With just a handful of delegates in New York due to the coronavirus, world leaders gave addresses via video links.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 21, 2020

UAE-Bahrain deals with Israel offer chance at a ‘warm peace,’ economic growth and a moderate Mideast alliance -- Frederick Kempe, CNBC

US-Iran relations and upcoming presidential elections -- Shabnam von Hein, DW

Afghan peace talks will fail, leaving US open to another 9/11, warns ex-Trump adviser in new book -- SCMP

It's geography, stupid: Proof of China's imperialism -- Washington Examiner

The Korean war: China’s reminder of strength against the US -- Shi Jiangtao and Holly Chik, SCMP

After Abe: How Japan’s new prime minister should handle diplomacy -- Elli Pohlkamp, European Council on Foreign Relations

Why Putin Hasn’t Won the Game in Belarus -- Eva Hartog, Politico EU

Moscow Divided on Lukashenko -- Paul Goble, Jamestown Foundation

Merkel Losing Her Patience with Lack of EU Solidarity -- Spiegel Online

Donald Trump or Joe Biden? What will change for Asean after the US election? -- Bhavan Jaipragas, SCMP

Four Scenarios for Geopolitical Order in 2025-2030: What Will Great Power Competition Look Like? -- Samuel Brannen, CSIS

Trudeau Throne speech: Why this is a big moment for Canadian PM -- BBC

How it all went wrong (again) in Europe as second wave grips continent -- Emma Reynolds, CNN

Coronavirus: Can European countries avoid a second lockdown? -- Mirjam Benecke, DW

Covid: Is it time we learned to live with the virus? -- Nick Triggle, BBC

Coronavirus symptoms: how to tell if you have a common cold, flu or Covid -- Martin Belam, The Guardian