How does the current corona crisis effect global order? Will the future be more confrontational or more cooperative? How does this crisis impact the strategy of countries and the instruments they use on the global stage? How will global trade be effected? 

We will address these questions by looking at two main drivers of change. The first is hegemonic shift. Many people describe a new Cold War between China and the U.S. Will this happen and what are the roles that other major players on the international stage play? Secondly, we will look at technological change. It seems the corona crisis is increasing our adoption of digital technology. What is next and what kind of challenges does this raise? Based on these two drivers of change we will look at scenarios for the future of globalization. In particular we will address the role of Europe in the emerging global order.