Yes, in general terms --- In general terms, counting with a international system that aims for global cooperation, the protectionism threath would tend to unite the nations. However, as Covid-19 has showed, the diplomatic converengence only came after nationalists provisions were taken. Therefore, the willingness of convergence only came after individual needs were satisfied. This realistic approach colides with a liberal scope of international relations.

Source author: Juan Carlos Pomareda jpomareda@onuperu.org