Online - Great Decisions Discussion Series

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Topic: Global Supply Chains and U.S National Security

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?

Come join the group! We will be viewing the DVD from the FPA.ORG. We will watch the presentation online, followed by a discussion period.

Sponsored by Mammen Family Public Library.

Books are available for purchase at the Drive-Thru for $20ea. Payment in cash or checks made out to BARLD.

 

Visit the Foreign Policy Association page for more information on the different topics in April: 

• April 3: Global Supply Chains and U.S National Security
• April 10: The future of Persian Gulf security
• April 17: Brexit: taking stock and looking ahead
• April 24: The coldest war: toward a return to Great Power competition in the Arctic?