crises

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And this is not the first Ebola outbreak the world has seen; there are many individuals and organizations who have responded to Ebola crises before and who, through trial and error, largely understand what works.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

China wants stability on its border and influence in Pyongyang, but without being dragged into crises triggered by North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Whether caused by geopolitical conflict, health contagions or extreme weather, supply-chain crises will likely be a permanent fixture of the economy until global supply chains build in greater resilience.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The International Energy Agency was established to coordinate national responses to crises and avoid a repetition of the bruising scramble among countries for oil that sent prices soaring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“Then you must begin a reading program immediately so that you may understand the crises of our age,” Ignatius said solemnly.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole