I think it's likely that we'll see a reordering of alliances. Countries will make new decisions on what allies can be trusted, and on what fronts. This process was already well under way, but mask piracy really drives the point home. https://twitter.com/markdjarvis/status/1246879664347459584

Canada can't afford to abandon its partnership with the US, but it just as clearly can't rely on it alone, either. The need to build other relationships, and develop contingency plans is clearer than ever—even on fronts we weren't thinking about before (like health supplies).

What's truly astonishing, though, is that the same conversations are going to be happening in US state capitals. New York can't rely on the federal government for relief right now.

I expect states that have the wherewithal to do so are going to look at ways they can reduce their reliance on federal assistance. At least, those with Democratic leadership will.

I take that last sentence back. Lack of federal reliability transcends partisanship, apparently. https://twitter.com/BrendanDawe/status/1246884534626521088