COVID-19: the geopolitics of the vaccine, a weapon for global security

COVID-19 vaccine and a syringe. Photo: Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz (@tkirkgoz)

Amid the coronavirus crisis, the vaccine seems to offer the most promising way out. However, as important as obtaining the vaccine is the vaccination programme. The great powers are positioning themselves in this strategy to bolster their diplomacy and establish new strategic relations.

COVID-19 vaccine and a syringe. Photo: Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz (@tkirkgoz)