Vaccine nationalism and problems posed to international relations in the context of the covid-19 pandemic

DOI: 10.18173/2354-1067.2021-0038

Abstract

To evaluate the actions of countries around the world during pandemics, many researchers have reviewed their responses concerning international relations in previous pandemics. When commitments for international cooperation are not fulfilled, most leaders focus on health care for their own people instead of trying to slow the spread of the virus in other regions of the world. This idea, known as Vaccine Nationalism, will have unpredictable global consequences. In order to evaluate the problems that resulted from the idea, the paper will make an analysis based on conceptual factors, viewpoints of power, and the role of nations.