The International Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
The International Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Author(s): Jakub Benedyczak, Szymon Zaręba
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Welfare systems, Health and medicine and law
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: COVID-19; Vaccine; foreign policy; relations;
Summary/Abstract: The U.S., China, and Russia see the development and sale of a COVID-19 vaccine as a potential source of political and economic benefits. Their rivalry and reluctance to join multilateral initiatives are hindering WHO’s efforts to ensure equal access to the vaccine for all countries, including developing ones. This may delay containment of the pandemic and lead to recurrence.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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