Program

While globalization keeps accelerating some are wondering whether we should give up on it, as there is a real risk of protectionist backlash. Innovation and new technologies are often seen... Read More

Débat d’ouverture

Until recently, economic integration, both in terms of goods and services, and in the financial sector, was on an accelerating trend and globalization could seem unstoppable. In a number of... Read More

Economic openness and integration are considered by an increasing population as a danger rather than a goal. Innovation and new technologies are often seen as aggravating factors polarizing the world... Read More

Recent examples of Brexit and ALENA re-negotiation have illustrated the difficulties to bring together national aspirations, even among neighbouring countries. While tight cooperation with neighbours is certainly a good strategy... Read More

As competition between companies and countries is strengthening, innovation capacity may prove to be the main differentiating factor between globalization winners and losers. All sectors are subject to disruption, including... Read More

The World seems to be shifting towards a new equilibrium. China, armed with its long-term geopolitical strategy, seems to be in position to regain the global leadership over United States.... Read More

Can the United States’ withdrawal from Paris Agreement be compensated by the leadership of other States (China, Europe, etc.)? Will non-state players (NGOs, cities and regions, companies…), highly prominent since... Read More

The global financial system is at risk, including because of tensions between competing countries. Given a strong interdependence among economies, preventing contagion effects and finding cooperative solutions will be crucial... Read More

While being the first economic area of the globe, the European Union has yet to show its strength in international relationships. Asia is fast growing but also faces important challenges.  ... Read More

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