COVID-19 as a factor in shaping the vector of US domestic policy
The article is devoted to the analysis of the direction of states’ political activity (on the example of the United States), taking into account the COVID-19 influence. It is determined that the main risk is that COVID-19 may be interpreted as a crisis of globalization, rather than internal institutions. The areas of society that have been most affected by the pandemic are identified. The article presents a comparison of statistical data for 2019-2020 on the economic well-being of US households, the degree of unemployment, and the level of GDP in the pre-and post-crisis periods. The steps of the new American administration aimed at supporting the population of the country and the planned activities to implement the availability of social services for the population are presented. It is concluded that the steps taken by the governments of the countries now will have long-term consequences for the health and safety of the population, as well as for the economy and global stability.