World Politics in the Age of Uncertainty : The Covid-19 Pandemic, Volume 2

This is a comprehensive book series that comprises two distinct yet interconnected volumes. Volume I focuses on international relations and global politics, while Volume II delves into social sciences and humanities studies. Both volumes revolve around the central theme of the COVID-19 pandemic era, exploring its profound impact on various aspects of the world. In Volume I, scholars, and experts in the field of international relations delve into the intricate dynamics of global politics in the context of the pandemic. They analyse the shifting power dynamics, the role of international organisations, the challenges to global governance, and the geopolitical implications of the crisis. This book provides valuable insights into how the pandemic has shaped and transformed the international system, influencing state behaviour, diplomatic relations, and global cooperation. Volume II takes a multidisciplinary approach, examining the social, cultural, economic, and psychological dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts from the fields of social sciences and humanities contribute their research and perspectives, offering critical analyses of the pandemic's effects on societies, communities, individuals, and various aspects of human life. Together, these two volumes provide a comprehensive exploration of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on world politics, society, and human experiences. By bringing together scholars from different disciplines, the book series offers a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by this unprecedented global crisis. It serves as a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and anyone seeking to comprehend and navigate the complexities of the COVID-19 era. Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Contents List of Contributors List of Figures List of Tables Introduction: “A Dim Light Amidst the Darkness of Despair” Humanitarian Supply Chains in Covid-19 Era 1 Introduction 1.1 Drivers of Covid-19 Response Challenges 1.2 Covid-19 Impacts on Humanitarian Supply Chains 1.3 Lessons Identified and Implications for the Future 2 Conclusion References Crossing Borders in the Covid-19 Lockdown Process: Vaccine Diplomacy 1 Introduction 1.1 Actor in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Vaccine 1.2 Soft Power and Vaccine Diplomacy 1.3 Vaccine Diplomacy in the Covid-19 Process 1.4 Current Situation for Covid-19 Pandemic and Vaccination 2 Conclusion References Fiscal Space and Climate Change in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic: Double Crises of Sids 1 Introduction 1.1 General Overview of SIDS: Comoros, Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles 1.2 Stylized Facts: Pre- and Post-Covid-19 Period 1.2.1 Stylized Facts on Climate Change 1.2.2 Stylized Facts on Economic and Fiscal Parameters 2 Conclusion References The International Trade Agenda of the Pandemic: Systematic Evaluation of the Global Trade Crisis in the Post-Covid-19 Era 1 Introduction 2 Fluctuations in Microeconomic Indicators Caused by the Pandemic 3 Contraction in Global Land, Air, Sea, and Rail Trade 4 Crises Based on Industries and Sectors 5 Commercial Negativities Due to Covid-19 in Terms of Developed, Developing, and Underdeveloped Economies 6 Commercial Negativities Due to Covid-19 for Commercial Actors (Manufacturer, Retailer, and Wholesaler) 7 Discussion and Conclusion References Anti-immigration Rhetoric of Far-Right Movements in the Covid-19 Era 1 Introduction 1.1 Discourse Construction in the COVID-19 Era 1.2 How FAIR Frames Its Anti-Immigration Rhetoric 1.3 How FAIR’s Anti-Immigration Rhetoric is Shaped in the COVID-19 Era 2 Conclusion References Borders in the Post-pandemic World Order 1 Introduction 2 Historical Background of Border and Border Studies 3 Non-Traditional Security Approaches and Borders 4 Borders in the COVID-19 Pandemic Process and Thereafter 5 Conclusion References The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Tackling Covid-19 1 Introduction 2 Artificial Intelligence and the Health Sector 3 Artificial Intelligence and COVID-19 4 Where AI Takes the Lead: The Case of Turkey 5 Conclusion References Covid-19 Pandemic in Africa: Global Uncertainty and Security Quests 1 Introduction 2 Covid-19 and Security in Africa 3 Seeking Security in African Countries 4 International Cooperation and Security Against Covid-19 in Africa 5 Conclusion References Post-pandemic Economic Development Perspective in Countries of the South Caucasus: Comparative Analysis 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 The Current Economic Growth Drivers 2.2 Main Factors that Threaten the Sustainability of Economic Growth 2.3 Additional Opportunities for Economic Growth 3 Methods and Materials 4 Results 5 Discussion References Covid-19 and the Political Economy of Depthening Socioeconomic Inequalities 1 Introduction 2 Globalization and Pandemic Connections 3 The Covid-19 Crisis in the Context of Neoliberal Rhetoric 3.1 Covid-19 and Socio Economic Inequalities 3.2 Inequities Caused and Exacerbated by the Covid-19 Pandemic 3.3 Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Global Employment and Poverty 4 Assessment of the Global Consequences and Potential Economic Overview of the Covid-19 Crisis 5 Conclusion References Optimistic Outlook on the Impact of Covid-19 on Higher Education 1 Introduction 2 Negative Impact of Covid-19 3 Positive Impacts of Covid-19 References Digital Diplomacy: As a Strategy of Global Crisis Management During the Time of Covid-19 1 Introduction 2 Türkiye 3 Digital Diplomacy Initiative 4 Digital Diplomacy During Covid-19 5 Initiatives on Digital Collaboration During Covid Period 6 Evacuation 7 Conclusion References Xenophobia, Racism and Populism in the Covid-19 Era 1 Introduction 2 Xenophobia and Racism in the Covid-19 Era 3 Populism in the COVID-19 Era 4 Conclusion References Concerns About Covid-19 in the Eyes of Respondents: Example from Poland 1 Introduction 1.1 Panic—Denial—“New Normal” 2 The Paths of Transition to Denial and Adaptation 3 Covid-19 and Changes in the Structure of the Research Group 4 Conclusions References Branding in the Pandemic: The “Cool Japan” Strategy 1 Introduction 2 Pop Culture as Tools of Japanese Soft Power 3 “Cool Japan” as a Nation Branding Strategy 4 The Impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake on Cool Japan Strategy 5 The Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the Pandemic Breakout 6 Cool Japan in the Era of Society 5.0 and a Value Design Society 7 How is Japanese Soft Power Seen in the World? 8 Conclusion References Impact of Covid-19 on Greenhouse Gas Emission in OECD Countries: K-Mean Method 1 Introduction 2 Data Source and Methodology 3 K-Mean Clustering Techniques 4 Cluster Analysis Results 5 Conclusion References Re-Thinking International Migration in Terms of Vulnerability: A Critical Overview of the Covid-19 Pandemic 1 Introduction 2 Conceptual Framework of Vulnerability 3 Vulnerability in the Covid-19 Pandemic 4 Conclusion References