September 6, 2020 | View In Browser

Illustration: Keith Negley

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Will the tumult of COVID-19 trigger a fundamental reordering of international politics? Or will the pandemic simply reinforce preexisting trends? While it’s difficult to grasp the historical significance of a crisis from within or to identify a transformation in its early stages, looking back at past moments of upheaval—both the warning signs of catastrophe and the opportunities for renewal—is a good place to start.