The East Asian Covid-19 Paradox

The Covid-19 pandemic triggered the first global public health emergency since 1918, the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression, and the greatest geopolitical tensions in decades. Global governance mechanisms failed. Yet, East Asian countries (with caveats) managed to control Covid-19 better than most other countries and to increase their cooperation toward economic integration, despite their position on the security frontline. What explains this East Asian Covid paradox in a region devoid of strong regional institutions? This Element argues that high levels of institutional preparation, social cohesion, and global strategic reinforcement in a context of situational convergence explain the results. It relies on high-level interviews and case studies across the region.

Author: Yves Tiberghien
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/10/2022
Pages: 75
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d
ISBN13: 9781108977913
ISBN10: 110897791X
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | World | General