Why Dambisa Moyo Thinks This Economic Moment is Different
The global economy isn’t just slowing—it’s being completely reshaped. Here’s what that means for your future.
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About the Episode
From tariffs and deglobalization to war and political short-termism, the rules of the global economy are being rewritten. Baroness Dambisa Moyo explains why structural change, not temporary shocks, is driving today’s instability and what history teaches us about the road ahead.
About the Speakers
Member, United Kingdom's House of Lords
Baroness Dambisa Moyo is a member of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords. She is a principal of Versaca Investments—a family office focused on growth investing globally. For over a decade, she has served on the board of directors of many large, global, complex corporations.
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She brings more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs, research, policy, and public engagement.