A New World: Post-Coronavirus Power Shifts
submitted by Marvin's Underground Evening Lectures
on 12/06/21
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A new economy is being forged in crisis, as a world still recovering from the Great Recession grapples with a once-in-a-century pathogen. The global response—hampered by rising distrust in institutions—has exposed our vulnerabilities. After early cover-ups, China successfully contained the virus in a “people’s war” that demonstrates the resilience of its governance model. Western democracies are struggling, for the most part, to emulate China’s apparent success. How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect the global balance of power? What will it take to restore international cooperation? Tune in Tuesday, April 7th from 10:00AM - 11:00AM EST
