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Niall Ferguson On What History Can Teach Us About Covid-19

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Pandemic Reflections and Global Responses

This chapter reflects on the speaker's early observations of the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing their proactive approach to documenting the crisis and comparing historical pandemics. It explores the varying responses to the virus in different countries, the political dimensions of public health measures, and the systemic failures that contributed to the outbreak's spread in the US. Additionally, the chapter analyzes the geopolitical implications of the pandemic, particularly regarding China's global role and the evolving US-China relationship.

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