Past events

What is there to learn from how societies responded to past pandemics?

Paul Mashatile, Treasurer General of the African National Congress (ANC), discusses the party’s priorities for economic recovery during and after the pandemic.

In the context of the coronavirus crisis, the panellists look at European national security planning and how national governments balance their response to the mix of risks they face.

The tenth in a weekly series of interactive webinars on the coronavirus with Professor David Heymann and special guest, Professor Richard Kock, helping us to understand the facts and make sense of the latest developments in the global crisis.

Secretary Jeh Johnson discusses the role of agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security in responding to contemporary crises.

Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund, discusses the levers available to support African countries as they navigate the crisis, expectations of African governments and development partners, and prospects ahead.

The ninth in a weekly series of interactive webinars on the coronavirus with Professor David Heymann and special guest, Professor Devi Sridhar, helping us to understand the facts and make sense of the latest developments in the global crisis.

Panellists discuss how the novel coronavirus will elevate or tame calls for de-globalization as states prioritize their own nation’s need for medical resources over the need to cooperate internationally.

With the second round of talks delayed, doubts have been cast over negotiators’ ability to reach agreements on key issues including governance, trade, fisheries and security co-operation.

Against the backdrop of a growing health and economic emergency, the panellists reflect on the state of humanitarian action and its relationship with international humanitarian law.

The eighth in a weekly series of interactive webinars on the coronavirus with Professor David Heymann and special guest, Professor David Salisbury, helping us to understand the facts and make sense of the latest developments in the global crisis.

Speakers discuss the economic, political and healthcare implications of the coronavirus pandemic on India.