'The Economist' Editor-In-Chief on Brexit
The Economist's Zanny Minton Beddoes explained the obstacles to a "no deal" departure, and what Brexit would mean for the UK, the EU, and the wider global economy.
About This Event
While United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged that Brexit would occur on October 31, the recent Supreme Court ruling that his prorogation of parliament was unlawful now lessens the likelihood of a "no deal" departure. As the potentially most momentous weeks in the UK's postwar political history rapidly approaches, The Economist's editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, joins the Council's Brian Hanson to discuss the transformation of the UK's political and constitutional landscape since the 2016 referendum. Together, they consider the remaining obstacles to a "no deal" departure, and what Brexit on those terms would mean for the UK, the European Union, and the wider global economy.
About the Speakers
Editor in Chief, The Economist
Prior to her appointment as editor in chief of The Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes oversaw global economics coverage as its economics editor. She previously worked as an economist for the International Monetary Fund and as an adviser to the Minister of Finance in Poland. She is a regular media commentator the BBC, MSNBC, PBS, NPR, CNN and CNBC and has published in Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy.
Brian Hanson
Former Vice President, Studies
Brian Hanson served as the vice president of studies at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He managed the Council's research operations and hosted the Council's weekly podcast, Deep Dish on Global Affairs.