COVID-19 was a significant supply shock for the global economy, among other things. With nations protecting their borders and even limiting some trade, will this accelerate a move toward deglobalisation?

How should countries position themselves in a world where the US and China are also de-coupling? What does it mean for UK foreign and economic policies? 

Peter Watkins is an Associate Fellow for Chatham House and a Visiting Senior Fellow with LSE IDEAS.

Linda Yueh (@lindayueh) is Chair of the LSE Economic Diplomacy Commission and Visiting Professor at LSE IDEAS.

Michael Cox is Director of LSE IDEAS and Emeritus Professor of International Relations at LSE.

This event is part of LSE's public event series - COVID-19: The Policy Response.

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