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GIS Dossier: Beyond the pandemic – the politics
Governments have gained unprecedented powers as panic grips societies over the coronavirus pandemic. On November 5, 2020, protestors in London took to the streets to voice opposition to the government-imposed restrictions (source: Getty Images)
General info
What's inside
- Governments have gained unprecedented powers
- Restrictions have increased instability in several regions
- China may be gaining ground in the great power competition
Who will benefit?
- Decision makers who want a global picture of the pandemic’s geopolitical effects
- Policymakers dealing with the Covid-19 response and its political implications
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