And as a result, many countries are drawing the same conclusions. That they must develop greater strategic autonomy in energy, food, critical minerals in finance and supply chains. And this impulse is understandable. A country that can't feed itself, fuel itself or defend itself has few options. When the rules no longer protect you, you must protect yourself. But let's be clear eyed about where this leads a world of fortresses will be poorer, more fragile and less sustainable. (07:42–07:48)
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Asserts that countries lacking self-sufficiency in food, fuel, or defense have limited options.
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