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The opening plenary will bring leading policy makers together to take stock of the immense challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has created around the world, and the global response so far.

This discussion draws out critical lessons from the day’s events to identify the leadership and cross-sectoral collaboration required to address the intersecting impacts of COVID-19 with complex global challenges everywhere.

In his new book, which he will talk about at this event, Rutger Bregman shows us that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people are good.

There is increasing concern that people from ethnic minority backgrounds are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 in England

In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the negotiations for the UK’s future relationship with the EU look even more challenging.

In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the negotiations for the UK’s future relationship with the EU look even more challenging.

From strict lockdowns and school shutdowns to fostering self-responsibility, governments have taken different paths to fight the pandemic.

What are the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Western Balkans? What economic, social and democracy issues have arisen from the pandemic? What are the challenges that lie ahead?

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are more important than ever - how do we re-inject momentum into the Addis Agenda and create a sustainable and resilient world?

Listen to this discussion on life after COVID-19 with the former leaders of Australia, Chile, Italy and New Zealand.

Religious gatherings have been identified as a major sites of transmission raising tensions in many countries between believers and the secular authorities seeking to regulate them.

Over the last decade political authoritarianism has been on the rise across the globe.

What are the consequences of the pandemic for countries affected by conflict and fragility?

This discussion explores the potential implications for disability policy following COVID-19.

This podcast will explore how governments in South Asia are tackling COVID-19 and will focus specifically on Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

What will be the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Brexit? More particularly, how might it affect the strategy and interests of the UK as it negotiates a longer-term relationship with the EU27?

This podcast discuss the ways in which advanced economies as well as emerging markets can create the fiscal space to boost post-COVID-19 recovery prospects.

This panel will discuss the ways in which advanced economies as well as emerging markets can create the fiscal space to boost post-COVID-19 recovery prospects.

Is Ralph Miliband’s last book, Socialism for a Sceptical Age, still of any relevance after Labour’s heavy defeat in the 2019 general election?

Epidemics pose a stress test for governments

As the coronavirus crisis shows, the western social contract is threadbare.

Can economics be harnessed for the common good?

George Floyd’s death has sparked widespread protest in the U.S. over police abuse. This podcast will discuss the sources of police violence and what can be done to fix America’s police and make law enforcement accountable.

How states respond to the policy challenges posed by COVID-19 depends on the state capacities in place.

Contributor(s): Dr Miqdad Asaria, Dr José-Luis Fernandez, Professor Alistair McGuire, Dr Clare Wenham