It is unlikely that the global political system will be the same after the covid-19 pandemic. 

Based on what is happening now, it seems that there will be revolutionary changes in global governance, health, economic, politics and technology after this pandemic. 

Even the way the United Nation is operated might change after this. It seems that the world cannot go ahead based on the agreements made just after the world war two. 

While the world is facing a pandemic, we cannot see any leaders. China is the only leader. After the pandemic it seems that China might replace US as the global superpower. 

Some people are saying that, after the pandemic, world financial system might be changed as well. In that regard paper currency might not be used any more as it aids in spreading diseases. So its possible that other avenues might be explored.

Most countries are giving  a high priority on containing the covid-19 crisis. It is also important to manage the economy once the fear of the virus is over, as the continuity of the state and livelihood of the people depends on economy. 

Then only we can prevent a great depression after the pandemic. My advice is not to waste. 

At this point we have to reduce wastage at individual and national levels. Even grant aid and loans that we receive from other countries should be spend carefully. Most countries are not in a position to help others. We don’t know how this pandemic will end, everyone will see the results of their own work.

Dr.Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed – Former Islamic Minister of Maldives, former chancellor of the Islamic University of Maldives and Special Advisor to the Secretary General of OIC.