The United States contributed $400 million to the World Health Organization in 2019, over 15% of it's total budget.

SOURCE: "WHO and President Trump on the Ledge," by CSIS's Steve Morrison and Anna Carroll.

China's GDP plunged 6.8% year on year, in the first quarter of 2020; the first time its economy has shrunk in over 40 years.

SOURCE: "Covid-19 Could Put China’s Clean Energy Agenda on Hold," by CSIS's Jane Nakano and Lachlan Carey.

Were Kim Jong-Un to pass away, he would leave North Korea with its first unplanned succession in its 72-year history.

SOURCE: "What happens if Kim Jong Un dies? No one knows." by CSIS's Sue Mi Terry for The Washington Post. 

Covid-19 is spreading rapidly in the sub-Saharan African cities, home to 40% of the regions population.

SOURCE: "The Pandemic Presents an Opportunity to Refresh U.S. Policy toward Africa," by CSIS's Judd Devermont.