George Kyrtzos was the first to warn, through his public interventions, that the Covid-19 pandemic would have a longer duration and greater consequences than most experts and public figures estimated. He considered it to be an extremely complex challenge that would follow the tradition of past pandemics and evolve into a world-historical event.

Utilizing his academic knowledge, professional experience, journalistic and political criteria, and his strong international connections, George Kyrtzos attempts in this book the first comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of the pandemic.

He explains how it affects the global balance of power and what upheavals it can bring, at the level of China, the United States, and the European Union, as well as in strategically important regions.

He presents in detail the impact on the situation and prospects of the European Union. The pandemic has been added to other ongoing euro-crises and has revealed the huge gaps in European integration.

He places particular emphasis on the economic and social cost of Covid-19 for Greece, avoiding embellishments and alarmism. He also highlights its impact on energy issues, migration, and relations with Turkey.

He analyzes the pandemic as a catalyst for major changes, from the organization of work to the shaping of public opinion and the digital leap into the future.

The 122 conclusions drawn by the author in the final chapter of the book reflect the dynamic, complex, and unpredictable nature of the pandemic, which resembles a modern Labyrinth.