Research Article

COVID-19 and its implications for the future global influence of the European Union

Volume: 5 Number: 1 June 30, 2023
  • Conrad John Masabo *
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COVID-19 and its implications for the future global influence of the European Union

Abstract

On January 30, 2020, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV 2) that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as constituting a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). With little information on how to diagnose, treat and safeguard people against the disease, countries around the world responded to the outbreak differently depending on the national context. As vaccines were rolled-out and economic measures were put in place, varied speculations started to emerge on the geopolitical implications of these measures for the European Union (EU). This paper examines some of the views from the growing body of literature on the future implications of COVID-19 on the EU’s integration, and more specifically, on whether the EU is likely to emerge as the most influential powerhouse in the post-COVID-19 world. The paper argues that, based on the current conjecture, one cannot confirm the possibility of the envisioned future given the many hurdles that the EU must first deal with before being able to don such a crown.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Regional Studies, International Relations (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Conrad John Masabo * This is me
Tanzania

Publication Date

June 30, 2023

Submission Date

November 24, 2022

Acceptance Date

June 16, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 5 Number: 1

APA
Masabo, C. J. (2023). COVID-19 and its implications for the future global influence of the European Union. Cappadocia Journal of Area Studies, 5(1), 3-23. https://izlik.org/JA28CY93UF
AMA
1.Masabo CJ. COVID-19 and its implications for the future global influence of the European Union. CJAS. 2023;5(1):3-23. https://izlik.org/JA28CY93UF
Chicago
Masabo, Conrad John. 2023. “COVID-19 and Its Implications for the Future Global Influence of the European Union”. Cappadocia Journal of Area Studies 5 (1): 3-23. https://izlik.org/JA28CY93UF.
EndNote
Masabo CJ (June 1, 2023) COVID-19 and its implications for the future global influence of the European Union. Cappadocia Journal of Area Studies 5 1 3–23.
IEEE
[1]C. J. Masabo, “COVID-19 and its implications for the future global influence of the European Union”, CJAS, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 3–23, June 2023, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA28CY93UF
ISNAD
Masabo, Conrad John. “COVID-19 and Its Implications for the Future Global Influence of the European Union”. Cappadocia Journal of Area Studies 5/1 (June 1, 2023): 3-23. https://izlik.org/JA28CY93UF.
JAMA
1.Masabo CJ. COVID-19 and its implications for the future global influence of the European Union. CJAS. 2023;5:3–23.
MLA
Masabo, Conrad John. “COVID-19 and Its Implications for the Future Global Influence of the European Union”. Cappadocia Journal of Area Studies, vol. 5, no. 1, June 2023, pp. 3-23, https://izlik.org/JA28CY93UF.
Vancouver
1.Conrad John Masabo. COVID-19 and its implications for the future global influence of the European Union. CJAS [Internet]. 2023 Jun. 1;5(1):3-23. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA28CY93UF