In this conversation, we will discuss the background of journalist and writer Thomas Fazi and his transition to writing about the Covid-19 pandemic. Fazi shares how he became interested in the impact of lockdowns in the global South and the developing world and collaborated with historian Toby Green to write critically about the Covid consensus from a left-wing perspective. We will explore their work in British online magazine, UnHerd, and their co-authored book, "The Covid Consensus: The New Politics of Global Inequality." We will also touch on the critical reception to their work and their attempt to provide a comprehensive look at the critical analysis of the pandemic.

Outline

Introduction

Thomas Fazi's Background in Economics and European Integration

Interest in the Impact of Lockdowns in the Global South and Developing World

Collaboration with Historian Toby Green

Critical Writing on the Covid Consensus from a Left-Wing Perspective

Work in British Online Magazine, UnHerd

Co-Authored Book, "The Covid Consensus: The New Politics of Global Inequality"

Critical Reception to Their Work

Comprehensive Look at Critical Analysis of the Pandemic

Conclusion

FAQs

Thomas Fazi's Background in Economics and European Integration

Thomas Fazi is an Italian journalist, writer, and translator based in South Tyrol. He studied political science and international relations at the University of Bologna and later obtained a Master's degree in European studies at the London School of Economics. Fazi is also a co-founder of the European Democracy Lab, a think-tank focused on European integration, democracy, and social justice.

Interest in the Impact of Lockdowns in the Global South and Developing World

Fazi became interested in the impact of lockdowns in the global South and the developing world during the Covid-19 pandemic. He noticed that mainstream media and policymakers in Western countries were primarily focused on the impact of the pandemic on their own economies and societies, often ignoring the devastating consequences on the rest of the world. Fazi felt that this lack of attention was a manifestation of global inequality and a reflection of the neoliberal consensus that had dominated policymaking for decades.

Collaboration with Historian Toby Green

To explore these issues further, Fazi collaborated with historian Toby Green, a specialist in African history and culture. They began writing critically about the Covid consensus from a left-wing perspective, aiming to challenge the dominant narrative and provide a more comprehensive analysis of the pandemic's impact. Their collaboration resulted in several   conversation on the topic in British online magazine, UnHerd.

Critical Writing on the Covid Consensus from a Left-Wing Perspective

Fazi and Green's   conversation on UnHerd focused on a range of issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic, including the impact of lockdowns on the global South, the failure of neoliberalism to address the crisis, and the need for a radical reimagining of the global economy. Their writing was informed by a left-wing perspective that emphasized the importance of social justice, equality, and democracy in addressing the pandemic and its aftermath.

Work in British Online Magazine, UnHerd

UnHerd is a British online magazine that aims to challenge conventional wisdom and provide a platform for non-mainstream voices. Fazi and Green's writing on the Covid-19 pandemic was well-received on the platform, attracting a significant readership and sparking debate among commentators and policymakers.

Co-Authored Book, "The Covid Consensus: The New Politics of Global Inequality"

Building on the success of their   conversation on UnHerd, Fazi and Green co-authored the second edition of Green's book, "The Covid Consensus: The New Politics of Global Inequality" explores the impact of the pandemic on global inequality and the failure of neoliberalism to addr...