GEOPOLITICS OF THE PANDEMIC: THE CASE OF CORONAVIRUS, THE VIRUS THAT DEFEATED STATES

Abstract

This paper examines the geopolitical implications of the coronavirus pandemic, exploring how a viral outbreak can impact the power dynamics among states and challenge traditional notions of state sovereignty. By analyzing the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper investigates how the virus has exposed vulnerabilities in state governance, disrupted international relations, and reshaped the geopolitical landscape. The subject of the study is conducted using a qualitative approach. The paper argues that the pandemic has revealed the limitations of state-centric approaches and highlights the need for international cooperation and multilateralism to effectively address global health crises.