Dr. Stevan Rapaić, Research Fellow at the Institute of International Politics and Economics, gave a guest lecture “Trade and Globalization: Is the World in a New Era of Protectionism?” at the American College of Thessaloniki. Dr. Rapaić talked to the international students on current problems in international trade, protectionist measures that were introduced by the leading world economies, especially focusing on the trade war between the United States and China, as well as the consequences that this phenomenon can bring to the process of globalisation. The lecture was held as a part of recently established cooperation between IIPE and the American College of Thessaloniki, aimed at developing joint research activities, organisation of seminars and academic meetings, special short-term academic programmes, professional development programmes, and internship opportunities for students.