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    Area of Science:

    • Political Science
    • Public Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Global pandemics, including COVID-19, significantly affect public health, economies, and political stability worldwide.
    • Active warzones present unique challenges for pandemic response due to compromised infrastructure and governance.
    • Understanding the intersection of biopolitics, power, and pandemics in conflict zones is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the biopolitics of power and pandemics specifically within the context of war.
    • To analyze the impact of pandemics on public health infrastructure and response capabilities in active warzones.
    • To compare pandemic responses across different conflict settings.

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    • Comparative case study analysis.

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  • Examination of historical (Spanish influenza 1918-1920) and contemporary (COVID-19) pandemic events.
  • Focus on conflict zones: Syria and eastern Ukraine.

    • Main Results:

    • Pandemics disproportionately affect active warzones, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.
    • Warfare undermines the capacity of authorities and organizations to implement public health measures.
    • Challenges include enforcing recommendations, patient care, supply chain management, and information flow.

    Conclusions:

    • The biopolitics of pandemics in war reveals critical failures in governance and public health.
    • Warzone environments significantly hinder effective pandemic control and mitigation efforts.
    • Lessons from past and present pandemics in conflict are vital for future preparedness.