Tom Waldwyn and James Hackett discuss the key trends in defence procurement and capabilities identified in the latest edition of The Military Balance,

the Institute’s annual assessment of global military capabilities and defence economics.

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?

Mark Leonard talks to Frank Snowden,

Professor Emeritus of History and History of Medicine at Yale University,

about how infectious diseases have shaped societies,

inspired political reform,

altered the outcome of wars,

transformed religion,

and entrenched racial and economic discrimination.

What lessons can we draw from post pandemic’s to prepare our politics, economies and societies for the future?

Charles Grant and Sam Lowe discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the EU-UK trade talks,

and whether the pandemic will lead to the transition period being extended,

taking into account the arguments for and against.

The Napoleonic Blockade offered an opportunity for economists to see whether temporary protection from imports can help industrial development.

A discussion between Tom Barkin

and Megan Greene.