World Politics in the Age of Uncertainty

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 ofthe 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.

Offers a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by this unprecedented global crisis Serves as a valuable resource to comprehend and navigate the complexities of the COVID-19 era Provides a comprehensive exploration of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact

Autorentext

Erman Akilli is Associate Professor at Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Relations, Turkey.

Burak Günes is Assistant Professor at Kirsehir Ahi Evran University International Relations Department, Turkey.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. UNHCR and covid-19: from emergency response to revitalizing global compact on refugees .- 3. Post-truth period in world politics.- 4. Problem of cooperation in stag hunt game: great power politics in the covid-19 pandemic.- 5. The pandemic and entities in South Caucasus.- 6. The dilemma between carbon neutrality and energy security: understanding the likely impacts of the covid-19 and the Russia Ukraine war on the EU climate targets.- 7. The gendered dynamics of covid-19: International politics and women leaders .- 8. Growing importance of regional integration and procurement in the coronavirus pandemic: the case of RCEP and its hegemonic reflections.- 9. The organization of Turkic states in the post-pandemic world order.- 10. Latin America and the Caribbean in the post-pandemic world: rethinking inequalities.- 11. Africa and covid-19.- 12. National security during covid-19: changing national security policies of countries.- 13. Public diplomacy during the covid-19 pandemic.- 14. International human rights and covid-19.- 15. From failure to resilience: reimagining international policy-making of covid-19 and climate-induced migration in the age of uncertainty.- 16. From pandemic to infodemic: the European Union's fight against disinformation.- 17. The impact of covid-19 on global energy security and energy geopolitics.- 18. Global governance in crisis? conclusions from the covid-19 pandemic.