We talk with David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, about the impact of the pandemic on the world's poorest countries. What happens in places where social distancing is not possible? Plus we discuss the long-term implications of the crisis for the future global co-operation and global conflict. Is this the moment for social democracy? More details of the work of the IRC can be found here: https://www.rescue-uk.org/
Talking Points:
By fluke or demography, the virus has not hit places such as the Middle East or sub-Saharan Africa yet in full force.
There are parts of the world where social distancing is impossible.
Right now, there is more myopia than global thinking.
The politics of the WHO are part of its problem.
Right now America is a flagship for dysfunction.
New inequalities in the service economy have been brought to the surface.
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Further Learning:
And as ever, recommended reading curated by our friends at the LRB can be found here: lrb.co.uk/talking
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