Is Deglobalization Inevitable?

Is the current movement towards deglobalization just part of a cycle that has had its ups and downs, or are we in a structural movement towards a more permanent isolation of countries from a trade and economic point of view?

The topic of deglobalization has never been more prominent than it is today. The topic has been elevated in importance for some time now as we have seen dramatic changes in country trade practices, relative manufacturing and service strengths, economic trends, and political positions. The tariff situation brought about by the U.S. recently has made it even more consequential today.

Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz will open with a fireside chat on the evening’s central issue, followed by a lively debate between two leading experts: Professor Walden Bello, credited with coining the term “deglobalization,” and Professor Edward Ashbee. They’ll present opposing views in a traditional debate format—opening statements, rebuttals, and closing remarks.