The topic basically deals with the issues converging global governance, Sustainable Development and the emerging concept of smart cities in South Asia. It covers the structural, institutional, and normative challenges and issues of the current global order precisely South Asia. Likewise, the topic also touches upon the concept of sustainability extending extensively in the areas such as health, education, freedom, equality, climate change, clean energy and green economy providing a wealth of insights to its readers.
The post-COVID-19 world will be shaped by decisions being made in the crucible of the fight against the virus. The profound uncertainty about the virus and its trajectory, and about how other countries will respond, only magnifies the importance of leadership ...
It is difficult to predict which way the international cooperation will move after the pandemic gets over, as it is dependent on those who occupy the leadership of major powers. ...
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 ...
It is time for all the governments to strictly ensure that any measures taken to counter the pandemic must be necessary and proportionate, pursue legitimate purposes, be limited in time, be non-discriminatory and respectful of international law, including human rights law ...
Making cities smart and sustainable would mean creating career and business opportunities that keep up with the changing social scenario, especially in the context of creating safe and affordable housing and building resilient economies. ...
The lack of time is a big concern regarding the completion of mega-projects because Bangladesh still has backlogs in terms of implementing huge infrastructural projects. The threat to environmental protection, as opposed to the implementation of mega-projects, is also a million-dollar dilemma for Bangladesh. To mitigate these challenges, it is essential to coordinate on economic development strategies and policies ...
Besides the loss of human life, the virus has had serious economic and political ramifications for countries and the international order. The failure of WHO in dealing with the crisis on time, the lack of leadership from the United Nations (UN), and the lack of transparency in information sharing on the part of China have raised serious doubts over the existence of international systems and organizations, and have exposed their insolent style of functioning ...
The SAARC should periodically meet through video conference at the level of Ministers or Secretaries. All governments in the developing world should give special attention to the vulnerable sections such as workers working far away from home ...
The Declining Liberal World Order
China will evidently be a major player with its influence spanning in many directions, however, US’s position as a hegemon will see a decline, but not a complete takeover. The new order will certainly be more realistic and heavily armed, with less consideration for human rights and authoritarianism ...