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COVID-19: Time to Focus on Illegal Trade in Wildlife
April 05, 2020 Dr Vijay Sakhuja, Consultant, VIF Commentary

Scientists and experts are still uncertain about the source of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19). Some of the possible suspected species connected with the virus are horseshoe bats that are known to host disease causing pathogens; pangolin the most tr....

Keywords : illegal wildlife trade , Pangolin , Bat , CITES , BIMSTEC , Commentary , International Relations and Diplomacy
Pakistan and the FATF: The Sword Still Dangles
April 02, 2020 Aakriti Vinayak, Research Associate, VIF Commentary

Pakistan is in deep trouble. It was and continues to be under the penetrating gaze of the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog- the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). To prevent organized crime, terrorism and corruption, FATF has....

Keywords : Pakistan , Neighbourhood Studies , Commentary , Terrorism , Terror Financing , Pakistan , FATF
The US and the Coronavirus Crisis
April 01, 2020 Dr Harinder Sekhon, Consultant, VIF Commentary

With over 160,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and 2500 deaths, the United States has emerged as the new epicentre of the corona virus pandemic sweeping across the world. Amidst global shutdowns and remain-at-home orders, the United States has seen a....

Keywords : US , International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Xi Jinping Trump telephone conversation , US Epicentre of Coronavirus , Trump's Rescue Plan , Trump's early Response , New York City , International cooperation , Governor Cuomo
Coronavirus: The Curious Case of Taiwan
April 01, 2020 Dr Teshu Singh, Research Fellow, VIF Commentary

With a population of 23 million, Taiwan has systematically managed the pandemic COVID-19. Despite strain relations, there is a lot of interaction between China and Taiwan. Around 850,000 Taiwanese stays in China, 400,000 Taiwanese work there and 2.7 ....

Keywords : China , Neighbourhood Studies , Commentary , Wuhan , WHO , the stimulus package , Taiwan , TAIPEI Act , SARS , COVID-19 , Coronavirus , China , CECC , Big Data
Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the European Union
March 31, 2020 Himani Pant, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

The coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has evolved as a global pandemic1 ever since its outbreak in China in December 2019.2 This highly contagious disease has infected around 800,000 people worldwide in a short span of three month....

Keywords : Europe , International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Spain , Migrant Crisis. , Italy , Global Recession , Eurozone , European Union , European Commission , Europe , EU's Economy , Demography , Covid-19 in Europe , COVID-19 , Coronavirus Pandemic , China , Border Controls
The Agony of Yemen
March 31, 2020 Amb K P Fabian Commentary

In our pre-occupation with the coronavirus crisis, with a rising death toll, apparently unstoppable (27,370 on 28th March, 05 22 GMT), we should not fail to take note of an unhappy fifth anniversary of the war in Yemen, or more accurately, the war on....

Keywords : Houthis , Saudi Arabia , Iran , Operation Desert Storm (ODS) , Military situation , Humanitarian aid , Stockholm Accord , Commentary , International Relations and Diplomacy
Continuing Security Partnership between USA and Pakistan: India has to live with it
March 30, 2020 Gautam Sen Commentary

Dr. Mark T. Espar, US Defence Secretary has in a telephonic conversation with Pakistani Army chief, Qamar Javed Bajwa on 19th March, 2020 reaffirmed his country`s long-term mutually beneficial security partnership with government of Pakistan inter-al....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Trump's visit to India , Taliban , Peace Agreement , Pakistan , Mark Espar , Khalizad , India's developmental efforts , Afghanistan
Only way to combat coronavirus pandemic is through global cooperation
March 30, 2020 Amb Kanwal Sibal Commentary

The unavoidable lockdown in China that has caused disruptions in the global supply chains will now motivate countries to cut reliance on China for critical supplies by building domestic capacities or moving production elsewhere. The coronavirus pa....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Narendra Modi , Multilateralism , Global cooperation , Covid 19 , Coronavirus , China
Opportunities in the Covid Crisis
March 27, 2020 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

Every crisis comes with opportunities. The Covid-19 crisis presents the country with an unprecedented opportunity to have a hard look at the present state of the economy and think of strategies to strengthen indigenous R&D and manufacturing capabilit....

Keywords : Covid 19 , Opportunities India , Rebuilding and reshaping economy , Health sector , manufacturing sector , Skilling & training , R & D , Telemedicine , Commentary , Governance and Political Studies
Tatmadaw Day 27 March 2020: Things that the Myanmar Armed Forces must do to remain credible and relevant
March 27, 2020 Jaideep Chanda, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

The Tatmadaw, as the Myanmar Armed Forces are referred to, celebrate their 75th Anniversary Day on 27 March 2020, i.e. today. The Tatmadaw Nay as it is also referred to, Keywords : Myanmar , Neighbourhood Studies , Commentary , Three National Causes , Tatmadaw Diamond Jubilee , Tatmadaw Day 27 March 2020 , Myanmar Armed Forces credibility and relevance , Four Solemn Vows of the Tatmadaw Members , 75th Anniversary Day things that Myanmar Armed Forces must do

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