The economic sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine are unprecedented in scope and scale. The competition between the United States and China, along with the increasing national support for industries considered strategically important, have led to an assessment suggesting the onset of a period characterized by reduced global interconnectedness. How can we reconcile this seemingly contradictory state of affairs, marked by significant disruptions and ongoing interdependencies?

— Nicholas Mulder, Assistant Professor of Modern European History in the Department of History, Cornell University.

— Alessandro Aresu, In charge of the series “Capitalisme politique en guerre”, le Grand Continent. 

— Thomas Bottelier, Marie Curie Fellow, Centre for History at Sciences Po.

— Elena Maximin, Grand Continent (moderation).