Covid-19: The Latest Threat to American Democracy

From Introduction: 'For Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating and caused many to fear for the safety of themselves and their families. It must also cause American policymakers and statesmen to worry about the safety of the country in an increasingly chaotic post-pandemic world. COVID has shed light on the real threats to our nation: the spread of terrorism has become less important than the spread of infectious disease, while our relationship with China has worsened significantly. The Trump administration called for retribution against China, where the first cases were identified, which has raised tensions into “hot war” territory (1, 2). Despite closed borders and halted world trade, the international cooperation necessary for slowing the spread and distributing the vaccine proves globalization will continue for the foreseeable future. If the United States is to protect its national interests and security going forward, it will need to consider what it is willing to sacrifice and change in order to do so.'