Great Decisions 2021

The Great Decisions program highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. Supported by the Foreign Policy Association for over 50 years, it is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. In this monthly discussion, participants will read the relevant chapter in the briefing book, which is available for checkout at the Library. A moderator will lead the discussion based on the readings and show a corresponding video. This session will cover the following chapter:

Global Supply Chains and National Security
by Jonathan Chanis
The shutdown of global supply chains due to the Covid-19 pandemic brought to the fore an issue with the high level of global economic interdependence: what happens when one country is the main source for an item, say face masks, and then can no longer supply the item? Countries suddenly unable to meet the demand for certain supplies are faced with growing calls for economic nationalism. What are some of the lasting effects that the pandemic could have on global supply chains and trade? How would this affect national security?

This program will be held online via Zoom. Registrants must provide an email address to participate. The program link will be shared with all registered participants. REGISTER HERE

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