# Why the world economy will keep on fragmenting

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Podcast: [The Big View](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-view-6037663)
Published: 2026-02-10T05:28:00+00:00
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## Resource

Decades of economic cooperation are under threat from political division and military rivalry. In this episode of The Big View, Peter Thal Larsen talks to Eswar Prasad, author of ‘The Doom Loop’, about why integration went into reverse and whether the old system can be salvaged. The Doom Loop: Why the World Economic Order is Spiraling into Disorder Davos 2026: Special address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada How globalisation set the stage for new strongmen Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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