Unprecedented circumstances are upon us. As covid-19 mutates across the sphere, with governments unsure and citizens fretting, there is little doubt over the scale of the challenge that lies ahead.
With a worldwide recession looming, the pandemic will test our collective resilience. Battling it will demand a globally coordinated response and reserves of patience.
Tempting calls for a permanently enlarged state and an insular nationalism have risen. But eschewing protectionism and championing the cause of economic freedom will be key to a global economic recovery.
Across continents, incredible scenes have played out over the past few weeks. The lockdown has been simultaneously a physical as well as a mental struggle.