Edited by Saud Al-Sarhan & Mark C. Thompson

The KFCRIS weekly report on the regional and international impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) came at a critical time. In response to the spreading pandemic, governments enforced quarantines, curfews and "lockdowns" that impacted national economies and the lifestyles of millions of people. Hence, this weekly report interviewed a diverse range of individuals including policy makers, academics, and thinkers seeking their opinions on the impact of the pandemic as related to their areas of interest.