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Exploring the COVID -19 in 3600: the two sides of the coin

By: Waqas Zulfikar Sangi

Introduction

COVID -19: the negative picture

Geopolitical

1. The rise of authoritarianism- in the name of national security

2. The alternative institutions have started questioning the validity of liberal

institutions

3. It has derailed the electoral process

4. The culture of misinformation has reinforced its roots

5. The competing narratives have triggered a war hysteria in the world

6. Military on the driving seat all over the globe amid the lock-downs

7. The constitution is just a piece of paper- the rise of illiberal democracy

8. The global health system isn’t ready for pandemics

9. Institutions comes with strings attached with big financing countries- feeble
WHO and white supremist USA

10. the question of liberty, equality, and fertility yet to rise again- global intifada 2.0.

11. The pandemic has triggered a ‘race of vacuum-filling’ in international arena

12. The competition for DATA yet to set off in the globe

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13. Regionalism would gain strengthen in covid-19 world

14. The global geopolitical polarization- a biological warfare or a natural catastrophe

◦ Geo-economics

1. The disrupted line of global supply chain

2. The skyrocketing inflation in the third world countries

3. The global recession at the door- the last nail in the coffin of economic liberalism
after 1929, 1970s oil embargos, 2008 financial crisis.

4. The protectionist culture would be at rise amidst the destroying local industries

5. From dollar to crypto currency: the disturbing paradigm shift in global economy

6. The core-periphery debate is resurrected- the socialist cheque book diplomacy

kicks start in 21st century

◦ Geostrategic

1. The changing face of war- the start of biological warfare culture

2. The weaponization of the technology- the 5th industrial revolution isn’t just the
welfare model, it’s a cyberwar model

3. The failed promises of developed countries fulfilled by the developing ones

(CHINA) can precipitate a new war

4. The pandemics have kick started the space exploration program- the era of
space colonization

5. The unilateral policy amid the lockdown are killing the notion of multilateralism

6. Changing ideas and identities are bringing the world on the brink of a new war

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COVID -19: the positive picture

◦ Geopolitical

1. Restored public faith on democracies

2. Initiated a culture of social model – democratic socialism

3. Restored the lost faith on dialogue process to end conflicts

4. The unilateralism has turned into multilateralism: the reviving spirit of globalism

5. The inward-looking policy got ended- the cracks in nationalism

6. The message of global solidarity is a step forward in ending the xenophobia

7. Strengthened the lost faith in globalization and globalism – the Chinese mask
diplomacy, CUBA doctor’s diplomacy

◦ Geo-economics

1. Reinstated global supply chains in the periphery countries

2. The social marginalization of neglected masses got ended

3. The online marketing is the norm of the day: entrepreneurship at upsurge

4. Corporate Responsibility- the progressive taxation 2.0

◦ Geostrategic

1. Ended wars and brokered peace- SAUDI peace deal

2. The border tension transformed intro cooperation and ease

3. The importance of non-traditional security got global attention

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4. The nuclear stockpiles have stopped fueling the antagonism in the world

◦ Social impacts

1. The revival of extended families

2. The restoration of duo of science and religion

3. The digital revolution across the world – the online education culture

4. Prompted the culture of research in science and medical science

5. Revival of pop culture to unite in the global disaster

6. Artificial intelligence is not ready yet! human wins the race.

7. The telemedicine projects have been witnessed all over the world

8. The culture of hand-wash: the say hello to hygiene life!

9. What not to eat and what to eat: the Islamic halal food is the key!

◦ Environment impacts

1. CO2 Emissions Have Decreased Significantly

2. Better air quality

3. The healthy ozone layers

◦ Conclusion

Dua mein yaad.

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