It appears that realism—a view based on the assumption that states aim to maximize their own national interests in an international community where there is no world government—has never been as useful as it is when looking at the COVID-19 responses of each country.
On April 13, 2025, amid global anticipation and excitement, the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan opened its doors—launching a 184-day journey into the future.