The Impact of Zombification on Global Politics and Security

You can't help but wonder about the current situation in the United States, can you? Not that I'm going to indulge in any biting commentary, but we need to address a hypothetical scenario that has been intriguing enough to delve into: what would happen if an entire country turned into zombies?

Defining the Type of Zombies and Country Affected

I'll throw out the most significant questions first:

What kind of zombies? Which country?

Let's assume the zombies are the more modern version, where a single bite turns you into one, they are fast-moving, and can only be killed by damaging the brain. This scenario portrays a high threat level, similar to characters seen in shows like The Walking Dead.

Unlike slower shambling zombies like those in The Night of the Living Dead or biology-based zombies from Zombieland, who are more easily manageable, these zombies are a serious challenge, difficult to outrun or starve out.

Consequences for a Country’s Complete Transformation

Imagine an entire country, say Country X, undergoing a zombie transformation. The narrative of how this might happen is buried, but it's a global event, not a localized one. This means billions of people could be affected simultaneously.

Controlling the Spread of Zombism

The spread of zombism is inevitable. However, zombies by their nature are not fast or efficient in covering vast distances. Cars, planes, and telecommunications can spread information and resources much faster than a zombie can run or move.

Water can act as a significant barrier to zombies. If they get deep enough into large bodies of water, they might lose sight of their targets. The Bering Strait, for instance, is too far for any reasonable assumption of a zombie crossing.

Major land masses like the North, South America, Europe, and Asia would likely remain safe if the outbreak were limited to one continent. Australia naturally is separated by oceans, making it less prone to a rapid spread.

A Global Disruption

Let's break down the number of countries that might be affected:

UN Recognized Members: 193 countries Total Countries and Territories: 251 countries and territories

While the official number of countries can vary, it is clear that most of the world's countries fall into the Old World (Europe, Asia, Africa) or the New World (North, South America).

According to the UN statistics:

North America: 23 countries South America: 14 countries Europe: 44 countries Asia: 48 countries Africa: 54 countries

This makes it highly likely that if the outbreak occurred, it would happen in the Old World, potentially affecting all three continents.

Security Measures and International Response

The martial law and emergency response would likely be unprecedented. Governments would need to implement comprehensive strategies to contain the outbreak, including:

Establishing quarantine zones Securing borders Distributing resources and supplies Organizing evacuation plans for unaffected populations

International aid, coordination, and communication would be crucial in tackling such a global crisis. Countries would need to work together, sharing intelligence, resources, and expertise.

Conclusion: A Global Pandemic of the UnDead

A zombie outbreak on a global scale would have profound and far-reaching consequences. It would challenge the very foundation of international politics, human security, and global cooperation. The scope and severity of such an event would make it a defining moment in human history.