Multilateralism after covid-19

Now that the world is entering a new phase of fighting the covid-19 pandemic, there is a renewed chance for working better together –  and the European Union could do much to set these frameworks. But how can Europe adapt its strategies for multilateralism in this competitive world and what would they look like? Moreover, with other big players like China making their intentions to shape the global community unmistakably known, what reactions can Europe expect from a new-found agenda for multilateralism? This week’s host Susi Dennison tries to find answers to these questions with the help of Anthony Dworkin, ECFR research director and senior policy fellow, and Janka Oertel, ECFR’s Asia programme director and senior policy fellow. Together, they take a closer look at the potential for further global cooperation, the role Europe could play and future challenges the multilateral world will face.

This podcast was recorded on 8 April 2021.

Further reading:

• “Built to order: How Europe can rebuild multilateralism after covid-19” by Anthony Dworkin,
• “Climate superpowers: How the EU and China can compete and cooperate for a green future” Janka Oertel, Jennifer Tollmann and Byford Tsang

Bookshelf:

• “The bleak house” by Charles Dickens
• “Summer” by Ali Smith
• “Built to order: How Europe can rebuild multilateralism after covid-19” by Anthony Dworkin
• “China reveals co-operation with EU on green investment standards” by Selena Yi and Robin Yu
• “Economic policy for a pandemic age: How the world must prepare” by Monica de Bolle, Maurice Obstfeld and Adam S. Posen