The Pandemic Pivot

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Transformative change can emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, which has revealed the failures of governments prioritizing militarism, competition, and wealth. A return to humane governance is still achievable through a pandemic pivot. This work offers a sobering analysis of our current situation while advocating for a global, people-oriented response to the pandemic and its underlying societal issues. It presents an actionable framework for a "just transition to a regenerative, anti-racist, feminist economy," emphasizing that equity and cooperation are essential survival strategies. In mid-2020, the Institute for Policy Studies convened 68 leading thinkers and activists for discussions on COVID-19's implications for global issues and the potential for transformative change. Topics included green recovery, the global economy, authoritarianism, migrants, budget priorities, global ceasefire, civil society, and multilateral cooperation. This report by John Feffer contrasts sharply with today's realities, offering a path toward sanity and humane governance. It highlights the urgent need for action to realize this vision. Participants included prominent figures from diverse fields, representing organizations and regions worldwide, underscoring the collaborative effort needed to address these challenges.