The impact of COVID-19 on women and economically weaker class which primarily comprise of migrant workers is very high. It is time for the counties to strengthen the law and make sure that these vulnerable groups do not suffer any more. ...
Useful checks and balances need to be in place to curb the influence of power equations so that efforts and actions can truly be aimed at global good. Global governance will be effectual when global institutions are geared towards the global wellbeing unrestricted by politics. ...
Developed countries have already served notices about restriction of calling and sending email after office time, compulsory leave for family members, shortening office time and introducing Wednesday holiday to enjoy life, to realize the meaning of life. ...
The world is not ready to witness another setback, the nations are tired from fighting the virus and the challenge is not over yet. The economies are exhausted, number of poor have increased exponentially, there are more mouths to feed than ever before and therefore, war, at all cost needs to be averted. ...
The Indian defence exports constitute bulletproof jackets, ammunition and small arms. Heavier equipment still does not figure out in our list of defence exports. Regions such as Africa and South America should be explored for the same, which traditionally look for cheaper value for money equipment. ...
Nepal should organize extensive discussion and debate on MCC and explore whether it is in the interest of the nation. There is much confusion about MCC among the leaders and scholars due to the complex language used in the Compact Agreement. ...
In the case of Sino-American relations, economic interests will dominate over political differences. Heated rhetoric apart, when economy of both nations gets depressed and growth potentials affected due to trade war, they will gradually shift from hard stances to more realistic negotiations. ...
We will be stepping in to a world of economic shrinkages and foreign policy shifts. Slowbalisation was evident since 2010 and yet, we are still in the first phase of de-globalization. There’s still time and it is a choice of globalization or de-globalization. ...
Given the increasing importance of public health to national security, a strong connection between public health and intelligence has become vital. China is not new to the use of intelligence, especially seen from the deployment of nationwide digital surveillance programs in Xinjiang, Tibet, other autonomous regions and special administrative regions. ...
'Naya' Pakistan's Foreign Policy Conundrum
Pakistan should maintain good relations with India to show remarkable achievement, as India factor factors most in Pakistan’s foreign policy. It must understand that “Aman aur Shanti” in words holds no value unless it is converted into action. ...