International Politics in a Time of Risk and Uncertainty: The Covid-19 Crisis and Beyond

Climate change, environmental degradation and the continuing scourge of poverty are leading to unforeseen political, economic and security challenges. Speaking with Syrian and international NGOs and UN agencies working in north-west Syria brought home to me the sheer human misery that results from conflict, and how the Security Council's role is vital to ensure humanitarian access and an end to conflict. [...]there is the EU vaccine strategy, which demonstrates the benefits of EU collaboration and solidarity. [...]the EU's multiannual financial framework (MFF)/Recovery Fund package totalling €1.82 trillion is truly historic.