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World trade in times of nationalism

Are we currently experiencing the same disintegration of the West like in the 20th century? Are sanctions and revenge tariffs causing confrontations with former allies whilst Europe is drifting further and further apart? Do the sanctions imposed on Ukraine, Russia or Iran lead to a hardening of the fronts? What is happening with China, the new world power? How does Germany see its role in this world of dissolution? The following experts share their different views on these topics:

Prof. Dr. Joseph Stiglitz

Nobel Prize Winner for Economics, best selling author and most cited economist in the world. Since pioneering a new branch of economics ‘The Economics of Information’, he has continued to offer tools for policy analysts. He explores how markets are influenced and the effects of various circumstances on their success. Concluding with views on how performance can be improved. With humour he delivers the most informative of messages that convey the global economic context with ease.

Dr. h.c. Anders Fogh Rasmussen

He has been at the centre of European and global politics for three decades as Secretary General of NATO, Prime Minister of Denmark, Danish Minister of Economic Affairs, and a leading Danish parliamentarian. During his time with NATO, he developed a new Strategic Concept, which set the Alliance’s core priorities for the future. In the midst of the most serious economic crisis in recent time, he launched “Smart Defence” to help nations make more efficient use of their resources through more multinational cooperation

Dr. h.c. Pascal Lamy

distinguished expert on international trade and a renowned political advisor. He served two terms as Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) from September 2005 to September 2013.

Joschka Fischer

Former Foreign Minister and Vice-Chancellor (Germany). Thanks to his extensive experience as the voice and as a decision maker in politics, Joschka Fischer gives not only an insight into the tendencies of international political developments and the socio and business scene, but also demonstrates what it takes to successfully negotiate on the international platform. His leadership skills and his outstanding rhetoric qualities have made him one of the most requested political speakers across the globe.

Prof. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Ischinger

Chairman of the Munich Security Conference and Global Head of Government Relations, Allianz SE, Munich. From 1998 to 2000, he served as Deputy Foreign Minister. From 2006 to 2008, he was the Federal Republic of Germany's ambassador to the UK, and before that the German ambassador to the US for almost five years. In 2007, he represented the European Union in the troika negotiations on the future of Kosovo. He is also Chairman of the Ambassadors Advisory Board of the Executive Council on Diplomacy in Washington, D.C.

Hans-Ulrich Jörges

Hans-Ulrich Jörges is one of the most famous political journalists in Germany. From September 2007 to June 2017 he was a member of the editorial board of the magazine Stern and editor-in-chief for special tasks of the publishing house Gruner + Jahr. Jörges has a very strong media presence, enriches every political discussion, is a much cited columnist and a polished opinion maker