In this issue

Coronavirus has already augmented the downfall of the current model of globalisation, with lessons of self-reliance. On May 12, 2020, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation and stressed on the need for being more vocal about local products to recover the economy that is hit severely by the ongoing health pandemic.

INDIA'S DRIVE TO ‘GO LOCAL'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi a few days back when he announced the financial package to help ease the COVID-19 crisis made a big pitch for indigenous products, saying it would be a huge contributing factor to an “Atmanirbhar Bharat” – a self-reliant India.

7 mins

VOCAL FOR LOCAL: A SELF SUFFICIENT INDIA

The COVID-19 pandemic halted supply and value chains abruptly, bringing global production levels to a standstill.

3 mins

The post-COVID-19 period is going to be challenging

Kanchi Batra, Business Editor, The Diplomatist conducted a written interview with H.E. Mr. Jean Claude Kugener, Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to India on issues including the current COVID-19 situation, common interests of Luxembourg and India in the international sphere, the future of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and on the Luxembourg-India cooperation in the steel sector. Ambassador Kugener also gave a positive evaluation of Luxembourg’s economy and notes that the country is considered an attractive destination for Indians.

10+ mins

SPIKE IN DEFENCE SPENDING GLOBALLY IN THE LAST DECADE

The profession of arms is the oldest profession in the world and it presumably started with the first man throwing the first stone at another human being.

5 mins

THE RECESSION IN JAPAN AND ITS IMPACT ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

The world’s third-largest economy, Japan, fell into recession into the third week of May, with several countries of the world have initiated the opening up of their economies following the conclusion of nationwide lockdowns as a result of the receding COVID19 pandemic.

5 mins

IMPACT OF US-CHINA CONFLICT ON GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP

As the COVID-19 virus continues to kill thousands and wreak dire economic havoc, the world has sorely felt the lack of global health governance, cooperation, and coherence in managing the pandemic.

6 mins

COVID-19: BRINGING RECESSION AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN EUROPE

The coronavirus pandemic in Europe finally seems to be coming to an end. Death and infection rates have significantly reduced, and countries are starting to gradually ease lockdown restrictions.

4 mins

Covid-19 And India's Upcoming G-20 Presidency In 2022

In 2022, India will complete 75 years of independence coinciding with its presidency in the G20 summit.

4 mins

Impact Of Covid-19 Outbreak On Russia-China Relations

The strategic partnership between Russia and China is one of the significant aspects which has shaped the modern-day world affairs.

5 mins

Covid-19: Moulding Security And Political Landscape Of Middle East

Since the modern Middle East came into existence in the aftermath of World War I, the region has been evolving as an intriguing conflict complex.

5 mins

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