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The US and the Coronavirus Crisis
April 01, 2020 Dr Harinder Sekhon Commentary

With over 160,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and 2500 deaths, the United States has emerged as the new epicentre of the corona virus pandemic sweeping across the world. Amidst global shutdowns and remain-at-home orders, the United States has seen a....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Commentary , International cooperation , US Epicentre of Coronavirus , New York City , Governor Cuomo , Trump's early Response , Trump's Rescue Plan , Xi Jinping Trump telephone conversation
Coronavirus: The Curious Case of Taiwan
April 01, 2020 Dr Teshu Singh Commentary

With a population of 23 million, Taiwan has systematically managed the pandemic COVID-19. Despite strain relations, there is a lot of interaction between China and Taiwan. Around 850,000 Taiwanese stays in China, 400,000 Taiwanese work there and 2.7 ....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Commentary , China , Taiwan , Wuhan , Big Data , Coronavirus , WHO , COVID-19 , TAIPEI Act , CECC , SARS , the stimulus package
Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the European Union
March 31, 2020 Dr Himani Pant Commentary

The coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has evolved as a global pandemic1 ever since its outbreak in China in December 2019.2 This highly contagious disease has infected around 800,000 people worldwide in a short span of three month....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe , Commentary , China , Europe , European Union , European Commission , COVID-19 , Eurozone , Border Controls , Coronavirus Pandemic , Covid-19 in Europe , Italy , Spain , Global Recession , EU's Economy , Demography , Migrant Crisis.
The Agony of Yemen
March 31, 2020 Amb K P Fabian Commentary

In our pre-occupation with the coronavirus crisis, with a rising death toll, apparently unstoppable (27,370 on 28th March, 05 22 GMT), we should not fail to take note of an unhappy fifth anniversary of the war in Yemen, or more accurately, the war on....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Iran , Saudi Arabia , Houthis , Operation Desert Storm (ODS) , Military situation , Humanitarian aid , Stockholm Accord
Continuing Security Partnership between USA and Pakistan: India has to live with it
March 30, 2020 Gautam Sen Commentary

Dr. Mark T. Espar, US Defence Secretary has in a telephonic conversation with Pakistani Army chief, Qamar Javed Bajwa on 19th March, 2020 reaffirmed his country`s long-term mutually beneficial security partnership with government of Pakistan inter-al....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , Commentary , Pakistan , Afghanistan , Taliban , Mark Espar , Peace Agreement , India's developmental efforts , Trump's visit to India , Khalizad
Only way to combat coronavirus pandemic is through global cooperation
March 30, 2020 Amb Kanwal Sibal Commentary

The unavoidable lockdown in China that has caused disruptions in the global supply chains will now motivate countries to cut reliance on China for critical supplies by building domestic capacities or moving production elsewhere. The coronavirus pa....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , China , Narendra Modi , Coronavirus , Covid 19 , Multilateralism , Global cooperation
Opportunities in the Covid Crisis
March 27, 2020 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

Every crisis comes with opportunities. The Covid-19 crisis presents the country with an unprecedented opportunity to have a hard look at the present state of the economy and think of strategies to strengthen indigenous R&D and manufacturing capabilit....

Keywords : Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , R & D , Covid 19 , Opportunities India , Rebuilding and reshaping economy , Health sector , manufacturing sector , Skilling & training , Telemedicine
Tatmadaw Day 27 March 2020: Things that the Myanmar Armed Forces must do to remain credible and relevant
March 27, 2020 Jaideep Chanda Commentary

The Tatmadaw, as the Myanmar Armed Forces are referred to, celebrate their 75th Anniversary Day on 27 March 2020, i.e. today. The Tatmadaw Nay as it is also referred to, Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Commentary , Tatmadaw Day 27 March 2020 , Tatmadaw Diamond Jubilee , Myanmar Armed Forces credibility and relevance , 75th Anniversary Day things that Myanmar Armed Forces must do , Four Solemn Vows of the Tatmadaw Members , Three National Causes

Uzbekistan to become Observer of Eurasian Economic Union
March 27, 2020 Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Introduction
On March 6, the Uzbek government approved plans to apply for an observer status in the Russia led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The Cabinet forwarded the proposal to the chambers of the Oliy Majlis (parliament of Uz....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , Russia , Central Asia , Uzbekistan , EUEU , Observer status , India. Eurasia , Trade and economy , Preferential trade agreement
Namaste SAARC
March 26, 2020 Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

In the wake of Corona Pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the lead to sensitize the world about the need to use digital technology to strategize for cooperating and controlling this viral existential threat. As such the leaders need to stay h....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Commentary , Pakistan , COVID-19 , SAARC Video Conference , Emergency Fund , Neighbourhood First , Counter terrorism
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