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With these global changes, the Corona 19 pandemic can expect many differ-
ent geopolitical consequences. Among them, the U.S.-led military strategy could be
gradually dismantled after World War II. The safety of U.S. troops stationed abroad
is also an important consideration. South Korea, even a greater risk of some U.S.
troops being infected with the virus, saw the virus spread from pilgrims to Iran, a
region adjacent to the U.S. military base, in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In this regard, the Pentagon will have no choice but to re-examine the U.S.
strategic plan, thereby relying more on air and naval forces and solely under U.S.
control, such as Guam, Hawaii and Alaska. With this prospect in mind, the U.S. has
made acquiring additional aircraft, warships and long-range missiles a top priority in
its new defense budget released in February.
These are just some of the changes we can expect from the Corona 19 Pan-
demics and will follow many other changes. One thing is certain, however, that the
post-Pandemics world will not be the same as in 2019.
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