Covid-19 has impacted all aspects of all our lives and global politics is no exception. Like all nations, the two superpowers have had their 2020 shaped by the virus.  For the US, the mishandling of the pandemic has cost hundreds of thousands of lives, while China is widely seen as the source. But as the first vaccines begin their rollout just what will the world stage look like once the virus passes? Will how countries handled Covid-19 have long term repercussions? And what will that mean for their economies? And where will countries like Australia fit into the new political landscape? Featuring: Professor Rana Mitter, Oxford University Kim Hoggard, former White House senior staffer   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.