HBR IdeaCast How Government and Business Can Tackle Big Global Crises Together
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May 17, 2022 
Ian Bremmer, a leading political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, shares his insights on how collaboration between governments and businesses is essential to address looming global crises. He discusses the lessons learned from the pandemic and the pressing need for pragmatic leadership in tackling issues like climate change and misinformation. Bremmer emphasizes the importance of corporate responsibility and unity, suggesting that past crises can foster innovative partnerships. He remains optimistic that together, both sectors can pave the way for a more unified and sustainable future.
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Crisis-Driven Progress
- Meaningful progress is being made on climate change, although it's slower than ideal.
- Europe's response to the pandemic strengthened its unity and resilience, unlike the global financial crisis.
Decentralized Progress
- US political dysfunction and US-China rivalry hinder global leadership.
- Despite this, progress on climate change is driven by diverse actors like youth, banks, and corporations.
Corporate Leadership in Tech Governance
- Businesses should lead in developing global architectures for technology governance, similar to the WTO.
- Tech companies' sovereignty in the digital space requires their active role in shaping these rules.
