Explore the politics of catastrophe in this thought-provoking conference talk featuring Niall Ferguson, Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Moderated by Gillian Tett, Chair of the Editorial Board and U.S. Editor-at-Large at The Financial Times, and introduced by Nicholas Burns, Executive Director of the Aspen Strategy Group, delve into the complex interplay between political decisions and catastrophic events. Gain insights into how societies respond to and manage disasters, and examine the historical context of current global challenges. Over the course of 30 minutes, engage with Ferguson's expertise on the subject and consider the implications for future policy-making and crisis management.