In The Battle Against COVID-19, A Risk Of 'Vaccine Nationalism' The race to defeat the coronavirus is generating competition among nations and multinational companies. The main competition appears to be between the United States and China.Heard onToggle more optionsThe race to defeat the coronavirus can be viewed in two very distinct ways. One is based on international cooperation, with a vaccine treated as a "global public good." The other is competitive, a battle between nations that's being described as "vaccine nationalism." Many are hoping for the former, but are seeing signs of the...…In The Battle Against COVID-19, A Risk Of 'Vaccine Nationalism' The race to defeat the coronavirus is generating competition among nations and multinational companies. The main competition appears to be between the United States and China.Heard onToggle more optionsThe race to defeat the coronavirus can be viewed in two very distinct ways. One is based on international cooperation, with a vaccine treated as a "global public good." The other is competitive, a battle between nations that's being described as "vaccine nationalism." Many are hoping for the former, but are seeing signs of the...WW…

With Trump's Coronavirus Response, U.S. Forfeits Global Leadership Role The president has rejected the notion that the U.S. should lead a global response to the crisis. The current pandemic has unfolded in a world where no one has offered international leadership.Heard onToggle more optionsSince the day he took office, President Trump's "America First" policies have been at odds with the traditional U.S. global leadership role that's been in place since the end of World War II. Trump has questioned the value of NATO and military alliances in Asia. He's pulled the U.S. out of the Paris...…With Trump's Coronavirus Response, U.S. Forfeits Global Leadership Role The president has rejected the notion that the U.S. should lead a global response to the crisis. The current pandemic has unfolded in a world where no one has offered international leadership.Heard onToggle more optionsSince the day he took office, President Trump's "America First" policies have been at odds with the traditional U.S. global leadership role that's been in place since the end of World War II. Trump has questioned the value of NATO and military alliances in Asia. He's pulled the U.S. out of the Paris...WW…

Russia's GRU Is Suspected In Afghan Bounty Case Russian military intelligence, the GRU, is linked to the invasion of Ukraine and interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Now it's suspected of a bounty program to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan.Heard onToggle more optionsRussian military intelligence, known as the , was founded a century ago under the leadership of the revolutionary Leon Trotsky. Only in recent years has it come to the fore with a series of brazen actions. They include Russia's military operations in Ukraine and Syria and the hack of in the 2016 U.S. election. Now, U.S....…Russia's GRU Is Suspected In Afghan Bounty Case Russian military intelligence, the GRU, is linked to the invasion of Ukraine and interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Now it's suspected of a bounty program to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan.Heard onToggle more optionsRussian military intelligence, known as the , was founded a century ago under the leadership of the revolutionary Leon Trotsky. Only in recent years has it come to the fore with a series of brazen actions. They include Russia's military operations in Ukraine and Syria and the hack of in the 2016 U.S. election. Now, U.S....WW…

U.S. Officials: Beware Of China And Others Trying To Steal COVID-19 Research Chinese nationals have been charged with stealing U.S. medical technology in many recent cases. As U.S. firms race to find a coronavirus vaccine, U.S. authorities tell companies to safeguard research.Heard onToggle more optionsAs researchers around the globe race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, U.S. authorities are warning American firms to exercise extreme caution in safeguarding their research against China and others with a track record of stealing cutting-edge medical technology. "We are imploring all those...…U.S. Officials: Beware Of China And Others Trying To Steal COVID-19 Research Chinese nationals have been charged with stealing U.S. medical technology in many recent cases. As U.S. firms race to find a coronavirus vaccine, U.S. authorities tell companies to safeguard research.Heard onToggle more optionsAs researchers around the globe race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, U.S. authorities are warning American firms to exercise extreme caution in safeguarding their research against China and others with a track record of stealing cutting-edge medical technology. "We are imploring all those...WW…

U.S. Intelligence Community Assesses Beginnings Of COVID-19 Where exactly did the coronavirus first emerge? Months after it erupted in central China, this question remains a mystery. U.S. intelligence teams working to make their own assessments.Heard onToggle more optionsWhere exactly did the coronavirus first emerge? Months after it erupted in central China, this question remains a mystery. U.S. intelligence teams working to make their own assessments.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:Where and how did the coronavirus first emerge? So many people have an interest in that question. It's of interest to...…U.S. Intelligence Community Assesses Beginnings Of COVID-19 Where exactly did the coronavirus first emerge? Months after it erupted in central China, this question remains a mystery. U.S. intelligence teams working to make their own assessments.Heard onToggle more optionsWhere exactly did the coronavirus first emerge? Months after it erupted in central China, this question remains a mystery. U.S. intelligence teams working to make their own assessments.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:Where and how did the coronavirus first emerge? So many people have an interest in that question. It's of interest to...WW…

After A Major Hack, U.S. Looks To Fix A Cyber 'Blind Spot' By law, the government can't monitor domestic Internet traffic. Hackers suspected of being Russian exploited this blind spot by disguising their origins and working through unwitting U.S. companies.Heard onToggle more optionsThe National Security Agency considers itself the world's most formidable cyber power, with an army of computer warriors who constantly scan the wired world. Yet by law, the NSA only collects intelligence abroad, and not inside the U.S. U.S. rivals like Russia are aware of this blind spot and know how to exploit...…After A Major Hack, U.S. Looks To Fix A Cyber 'Blind Spot' By law, the government can't monitor domestic Internet traffic. Hackers suspected of being Russian exploited this blind spot by disguising their origins and working through unwitting U.S. companies.Heard onToggle more optionsThe National Security Agency considers itself the world's most formidable cyber power, with an army of computer warriors who constantly scan the wired world. Yet by law, the NSA only collects intelligence abroad, and not inside the U.S. U.S. rivals like Russia are aware of this blind spot and know how to exploit...WW…

Intelligence Report Says Russia Tried To Help Trump In 2020 Election The report says Russian leader Vladimir Putin authorized a campaign to assist former President Donald Trump and undermine Joe Biden, though it was not on the same scale as Moscow's efforts in 2016.by the U.S. intelligence community on Tuesday says Russia sought to help former President Donald Trump in last year's presidential election. But the document also emphasized there was no indication Russia or any other country attempted to alter actual votes. Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized "influence operations aimed...…Intelligence Report Says Russia Tried To Help Trump In 2020 Election The report says Russian leader Vladimir Putin authorized a campaign to assist former President Donald Trump and undermine Joe Biden, though it was not on the same scale as Moscow's efforts in 2016.by the U.S. intelligence community on Tuesday says Russia sought to help former President Donald Trump in last year's presidential election. But the document also emphasized there was no indication Russia or any other country attempted to alter actual votes. Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized "influence operations aimed...WW…

China Wants Your Data — And May Already Have It When COVID hit, a Chinese firm offered to set up testing labs in the U.S., which could have given it access to DNA data. The U.S. says this is part of China's effort to collect mass data on Americans.Heard onToggle more optionsAs COVID cases began to rise a year ago, a Chinese company contacted and offered to set up testing labs. As a byproduct, the Chinese firm, , would likely gain access to the DNA of those tested. The offer was tempting for states struggling to set up their own testing facilities for a new virus on short notice. But U.S....…China Wants Your Data — And May Already Have It When COVID hit, a Chinese firm offered to set up testing labs in the U.S., which could have given it access to DNA data. The U.S. says this is part of China's effort to collect mass data on Americans.Heard onToggle more optionsAs COVID cases began to rise a year ago, a Chinese company contacted and offered to set up testing labs. As a byproduct, the Chinese firm, , would likely gain access to the DNA of those tested. The offer was tempting for states struggling to set up their own testing facilities for a new virus on short notice. But U.S....WW…

Where Was Security When A Pro-Trump Mob Stormed The Capitol? : Capitol Insurrection Updates Armed with pro-Trump banners, the rioters far outnumbered and swiftly overwhelmed the Capitol Police as they charged up the steps, smashed windows, broke into the Senate chamber and occupied offices.In a day filled with shocking images, one of the most startling was a mob of President Trump's supporters with relative ease. Armed with pro-Trump banners, the rioters far outnumbered and swiftly overwhelmed the U.S. Capitol Police as they charged up the steps, smashed windows, broke into the Senate...…Where Was Security When A Pro-Trump Mob Stormed The Capitol? : Capitol Insurrection Updates Armed with pro-Trump banners, the rioters far outnumbered and swiftly overwhelmed the Capitol Police as they charged up the steps, smashed windows, broke into the Senate chamber and occupied offices.In a day filled with shocking images, one of the most startling was a mob of President Trump's supporters with relative ease. Armed with pro-Trump banners, the rioters far outnumbered and swiftly overwhelmed the U.S. Capitol Police as they charged up the steps, smashed windows, broke into the Senate...WW…

From Polio To The COVID Vaccine, Dr. Peter Salk Sees Great Progress At age 9, Dr. Salk was one of the first to get the polio vaccine in the 1950s that was invented by his father. Salk, now 76, says he's hugely impressed by the rapid development of the COVID vaccine.Heard onToggle more optionsEditor's Note: As this year winds down, we're looking back at some people we spoke to earlier in 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic was in its early stages. Now that there's a vaccine, we wanted to check in with someone whose family has a long history with vaccines. When I spoke to Dr. Peter Salk , he...…From Polio To The COVID Vaccine, Dr. Peter Salk Sees Great Progress At age 9, Dr. Salk was one of the first to get the polio vaccine in the 1950s that was invented by his father. Salk, now 76, says he's hugely impressed by the rapid development of the COVID vaccine.Heard onToggle more optionsEditor's Note: As this year winds down, we're looking back at some people we spoke to earlier in 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic was in its early stages. Now that there's a vaccine, we wanted to check in with someone whose family has a long history with vaccines. When I spoke to Dr. Peter Salk , he...WW…