The @g20org Virtual Summit on Thurs will be a defining moment for international cooperation.

We need a global response to this truly global crisis. No country can exit it alone.

Here are 4 things middle powers like @G20Australia should push:

1/10 #auspol #COVIDー19 *1 – A global response mechanism*

There’s a world shortage of key resources: time, medical equipment, hospital beds, pharma. Zero-sum competition for them increases risk for all.

A science-based coord'n mechanism gets them where they provide most protection for everyone.

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1/? THREAD: What can the world learn from Brazil’s struggle to #endslavery?

This week I’m visiting Brazil to consider that question.

Combining mobile inspection teams, social action & big data, Brazil’s efforts are amongst the most sophisticated in the world. 2/ >50000 modern slaves have been rescued by the Brazilian state since 1995.