It is no secret that U.S. influence globally has been declining. Even before Donald Trump’s presidency, the U.S. saw sharp declines in its share of the world income and influence. With China’s rise in the periphery, the U.S. is confronted by the possibility of the Thucydides Trap

If COVID-19 was the stress test on healthcare, education, the private sector, government competency etc., then Jamaica has failed. If any Jamaican is honest with themselves they can't say this was unexpected.