By Dr Srimal Fernando
Regional integration and cooperation have proven to be vital in dealing with political and economic challenges that cannot otherwise be dealt with effectively
In a national context, India’s unique positioning in the South Asian region has influenced the responses of the other South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member states regarding regional cooperation. Hence, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC’s strength and effectiveness are reliant not only on the organization’s institutional capabilities but also on the stableness of the member states that are less powerful and the security issues that appear at both the regional and extra-regional levels. For the South Asian region to attain successful regionalism, the less powerful countries in the region will need to espouse India’s power. Given that the South Asian nations share close cultural, historical and social ties, it becomes almost impossible to isolate th
A COVID blot on India’s foreign policy canvas
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May 05, 2021 13:20 IST
A direct consequence of the pandemic is that New Delhi’s claim to regional primacy and leadership could take a hit
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A direct consequence of the pandemic is that New Delhi’s claim to regional primacy and leadership could take a hit
The second wave of COVID-19 and its agonising consequences, prompting the country to accept foreign aid after a gap of 17 years, is bound to have far-reaching strategic implications for India. While the world realises that India is too important to ignore, which perhaps explains the rush to help, there is little doubt that the country will not be the toast of the western world until it is able to get back on its feet. As a direct consequence of the pandemic, New Delhi’s claim to regional primacy and leadership will take a major hit, its ‘leading power’ aspirations will be dented, and accentuate its domestic political contestations. Th
South Asia needs a united voice at UN Climate, Biodiversity meetings Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.)
It is no coincidence that the COVID-19 pandemic occurred amid rising global temperatures, shrinking forest habitats, and dwindling biodiversity.
As wild animals lose their habitats due to human activities, many are forced into closer contact with farms and people. The closer proximity provides opportunities for diseases to jump between species and infect domesticated animals and humans. The loss of forest habitats leaves other animals and plants struggling to avoid imminent extinction. Feedback loops involving Climate Change, forests, and the loss of biodiversity need a coordinated response.
Sheikh Hasina seeks developed world s enhanced role for quick recovery from pandemic
Dhaka, Apr 26 (UNI) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought the developed world and the development partners’ enhanced role in attaining quick recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic as she placed a four-point proposal at the 77th Session of the UN-ESCAP, according to a PMO release.
While delivering her recorded statement aired in the 77th annual UN-ESCAP session, the premier simultaneously called for inclusive development approach, efficient policies and strategies on universal public health system from the Asia-Pacific region.
The three-day 77th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) began virtually today under the theme - “Building back better from crises through regional cooperation in Asia and the Pacific.”
PM seeks developed world’s enhanced role for quick recovery from pandemic
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26th April, 2021 03:32:59
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought the developed world and the development partners’ enhanced role in attaining quick recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic as she placed a four-point proposal at the 77th Session of the UN-ESCAP.
While delivering her recorded statement aired in the 77th annual UN-ESCAP session, the premier simultaneously called for inclusive development approach, efficient policies and strategies on universal public health system from the Asia-Pacific region.
The three-day 77th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) began virtually today under the theme “Building back better from crises through regional cooperation in Asia and the Pacific.”