Elusive Afghan Peace and Fractured Government: A Theatre of the Absurd
it is imperative for the Afghan government, to quickly get its act together and not let the country fall into an abyss yet again. ...
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Public Healthcare in India: Measures for a Safer Future
The ‘Make in India Campaign’, can be implemented in manufacturing surgical kits, medical equipment, masks, protective suits for doctors, medicines and much more. Media and other communication channels must encourage denizens to practice a proper health hygiene, as has been dictated by WHO norms. ...
Finding Meaning in Statistics and Numbers During the Pandemic
The real threat is not becoming infected with COVID-19. But, when one looks at the aggregate numbers, the unspoken fear is that those numbers indicate how close the people, or person’s under out protection, are to death. For that reason, it is especially important to look beyond the aggregate numbers and define the threat accurately. ...
Implications of COVID-19 on Defence Industry
The defense industry must explore multiple coping mechanisms. Strategy should not just be focused on growth but must include scenario-based resource planning and material substitution. Manufacturing principles advocating on maximising efficiency and reducing costs through maintaining minimal inventory might matter no more during the time of crisis. ...
Brinkmanship of South China Sea amid COVID-19
Though all nations have pledged to stand together and try holistically to mitigate this current catastrophe, China, on the other end is engaged in a war of its own. ...
Why Trump is at Fault in Halting Fund to the WHO?
It is not the first time that World Health Organiation (WHO) has been criticized for handling a pandemic situation. The WHO understands the mounting criticism on the organization, and to counter the criticism the WHO has released a timeline showing the actions it has taken to handle the crisis. ...
Radical Terrorism: Response of Liberal Democracy
A new churning and new revolution in enable the second phase of enlightenment needs to come about for a peaceful world, where humans do not need to fight against their sister and brothers. ...
Analyzing India’s Response to COVID-19: Regional Success or Domestic Misfire?
It is important that India stands up to these domestic challenges, and radically revamps its healthcare system to ease the current national burden before the next wave of transmission. It has an opportunity to usher in a new age of ‘Medical Diplomacy’, countering China’s Health Silk Route, and putting a strong nail on BRI’s coffin once the world gets over COVID-19. ...
Pandemics, Politics and the Populace: Assessing Motives of the State
A pandemic-state will always be mired by the rise of authoritarianism, surveillance, and xenophobia. However, such a state will not be suitable for a post-crisis era. We need to keep in check the power of Governments in a post-pandemic society. ...
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COVID-19: Responses from India and Nepal
When this crisis will end, both nations would have to come forward and listen to the plight of the workers, students, tourists and other common people who have been severely impacted due to the pandemic. An example must be set, on how two neighbouring nations can work towards mutual welfare. ...