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EMERGENCE OF INDIA AS A PREFERRED INVESTMENT DESTINATION
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

EMERGENCE OF INDIA AS A PREFERRED INVESTMENT DESTINATION

India’s national investment promotion agency Invest India has bagged the 2020 United Nations Investment Promotion Award that is given by UNCTAD.

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January 2021
INDIA IS SETTING THE RIGHT TRACK TO ATTRACT AND LEVERAGE THE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS POST-PANDEMIC
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INDIA IS SETTING THE RIGHT TRACK TO ATTRACT AND LEVERAGE THE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS POST-PANDEMIC

The pandemic that the world is facing for a year now has brought tremendous changes in the spheres of economics and geopolitics especially, away from China.

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January 2021
Opportunities For India In Afghanistan
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Opportunities For India In Afghanistan

The current discourse on Afghanistan is concentrating on the American military drawdown from there, but the nature of the subsequent polity with the Taliban in a dominant position is the subject of real concern for common Afghans and for India.

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December 2020
How Covid-19 Impacted Multilateral Diplomacy
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

How Covid-19 Impacted Multilateral Diplomacy

Adjusting to the “new normal” multilateralism

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December 2020
LESSONS FROM INDIA'S FOOD SAFETY NETS & RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

LESSONS FROM INDIA'S FOOD SAFETY NETS & RESPONSE TO COVID-19

2020 marks not just a watershed moment for humanity in terms of health, social and economic disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic but also one of the most challenging periods for the developmental gains that the world leaders and institutions have made over decades towards ending poverty and hunger.

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December 2020
“RWANDA IS PARTISAN OF A CLEAN AND EQUITABLE WORLD TRADE ENVIRONMENT”
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

“RWANDA IS PARTISAN OF A CLEAN AND EQUITABLE WORLD TRADE ENVIRONMENT”

Diplomatist Business Editor, Kanchi Batra interviewed the new High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, where the envoy discussed Rwanda’s strategic relationship with India and how the two countries continue to evolve and cooperate to add value to their relations. She also talked about the unique aspects of Rwanda’s business culture and exciting opportunities for future growth.

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December 2020
VIRTUAL DIPLOMACY IN PANDEMIC TIMES
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

VIRTUAL DIPLOMACY IN PANDEMIC TIMES

Diplomacy is the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country’s representatives abroad. It is the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way.

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December 2020
INDIA'S ANNOYING DRAGON INFESTATION IN ITS POOL
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INDIA'S ANNOYING DRAGON INFESTATION IN ITS POOL

The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is undoubtedly one of the most significant areas on the entire planet and covering roughly 20% of the global water expanse.

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December 2020
INDIA'S COOPERATION WITH NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES FOR VACCINE DEVELOPMENT
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INDIA'S COOPERATION WITH NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES FOR VACCINE DEVELOPMENT

In 1969, the Indian pharmaceutical industry had a 5 percent share of the market and the global pharma industry had a 95 percent share.

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December 2020
INDIA AND THE UNSC: SECURITISATION OF HEALTH DURING COVID-19
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INDIA AND THE UNSC: SECURITISATION OF HEALTH DURING COVID-19

India’s inclusion in the UN Security Council (UNSC) has prompted discussion on India’s role in global security and its intersection with public health issues.

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December 2020
EXTRAORDINARY TIMES NEED EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES, BUT WHAT MEASURES?
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

EXTRAORDINARY TIMES NEED EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES, BUT WHAT MEASURES?

Covid-19 in early 2020 which hasn’t yet been tamed despite near about year-long efforts

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December 2020
CHASING THE SUN: INDIA'S “INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE”  IN THE POST-COVID WORLD
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

CHASING THE SUN: INDIA'S “INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE” IN THE POST-COVID WORLD

Recently, India welcomed the CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as well as the Resilient Supply Chain Initiative by India, the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) as per the statement of the Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India (GOI).

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December 2020
“INDIA STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH ITS FRIENDS IN AFRICA DURING THE PRESENT HEALTH CRISIS”
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

“INDIA STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH ITS FRIENDS IN AFRICA DURING THE PRESENT HEALTH CRISIS”

Diplomatist Business Editor, Kanchi Batra interviewed Shri A. Ajay Kumar, High Commissioner of India to Uganda, regarding the India-Uganda relation and cooperation amid the COVID-19 period.

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November 2020
WHY THE QUAD'S MALABAR DRILL MAKES CHINA NERVOUS?
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WHY THE QUAD'S MALABAR DRILL MAKES CHINA NERVOUS?

Introduction to the QUAD

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November 2020
THE AFRICAN UNION AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION IN AFRICA
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THE AFRICAN UNION AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION IN AFRICA

Improving regional cooperation and integration has long been a priority for African states and regional organisations.

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November 2020
INDIA – SOUTH AFRICA RELATIONS: HISTORICAL GOODWILL AND A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
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INDIA – SOUTH AFRICA RELATIONS: HISTORICAL GOODWILL AND A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

INDIA – SOUTH AFRICA RELATIONS: HISTORICAL GOODWILL AND A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

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November 2020
WHY INDIA-SOUTH AFRICA BOND MATTERS
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

WHY INDIA-SOUTH AFRICA BOND MATTERS

In 2020, South African Indians will be celebrating 160 years of transitioning from bondage to freedom.

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November 2020
REGIONAL COOPERATION AGAINST COVID IN DEALING WITH HEALTH PANDEMICS IN AFRICA
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

REGIONAL COOPERATION AGAINST COVID IN DEALING WITH HEALTH PANDEMICS IN AFRICA

There has been much interest in how Africa seems to have comparatively avoided the worst of the coronavirus pandemic outbreaks that have ravaged so much of the rest of the world. This is not to say that Africa is and will not suffer from the global COVID impact.

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November 2020
CAADP - ACHIEVING PROSPERITY THROUGH AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

CAADP - ACHIEVING PROSPERITY THROUGH AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA

Africa is bestowed with vastly abundant environmental and agricultural resources, yet the continent has remained a net food importer.

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November 2020
THE PRIVATIZATION OF INDIA'S DEFENSE SECTOR
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THE PRIVATIZATION OF INDIA'S DEFENSE SECTOR

LIMITATIONS AND PROSPECTS

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November 2020
HOW COVID-19 WILL RESHAPE AFRICA'S TIES WITH INDIA
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

HOW COVID-19 WILL RESHAPE AFRICA'S TIES WITH INDIA

Those who believe in cyclical theories of history argue the infamous stock market crash of 1929 signalled the failure of markets and paved the way for a bigger state, which then led to the New Deal in America and welfare states in Europe.

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November 2020
BECA, SIGN OF NEW EQUILIBRIUM IN INDO-US RELATIONS
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BECA, SIGN OF NEW EQUILIBRIUM IN INDO-US RELATIONS

India and the World

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November 2020
What Not To Ask Will Kamala Harris Be Good For India?
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

What Not To Ask Will Kamala Harris Be Good For India?

As the presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party, Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as his running mate for the upcoming US presidential election later this year, and given Harris’ Indian roots, Indians are likely to ask: will Harris be good for India? However, this question is as non-consequential as asking: whom should India root for during a presidential election in the United States.

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October 2020
Revamping The Commonwealth Of Nations Post-Covid-19
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Revamping The Commonwealth Of Nations Post-Covid-19

The Commonwealth (CW) is a political arrangement that is very diverse and consists of 54 member states encompassing over 30% of the world’s population, most of which were British colonies. It is considered the third most consequential organization globally after the NonAligned Movement (NAM) and the United Nations (UN). It came into existence with the proclamation of the sovereignty of the state from the colonial rule of the British Empire and was later given self-governance. The CW has encouraged member nations to create inclusive establishments, vitalize governance and support justice and human rights. The CW Secretariat instituted in 1965 assists member nations to realize development, democracy and peace. The Secretariat with international representation whose official Centre is in London has stood at the vanguard of the global response to the COVID-19 crisis.

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October 2020
‘CONFLUENCE OF THE SEAS' THE INDIA-US-JAPAN TRILATERAL
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

‘CONFLUENCE OF THE SEAS' THE INDIA-US-JAPAN TRILATERAL

The trilateral grouping has conducted only a few trilateral summits till now and has not been successful in any path-breaking achievement. Seeing the recurring conflicts that emerge in the Indo-Pacific, the trilateral dialogue has not taken any concrete steps to mitigate the tensions.

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October 2020
UNDERSTANDING INDIA THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

UNDERSTANDING INDIA THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

India prides her achievement on being the third-largest higher education system in the world after China and America.

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October 2020
U.S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND ITS GLOBAL CONSEQUENCES
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

U.S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND ITS GLOBAL CONSEQUENCES

The U.S presidential election is supposed to be held on November 3rd with the Democrats and the Republicans at loggerheads for the control of the oval office. This election has global geopolitical ramifications since the unipolar status enjoyed by America since the fall of the Soviet Union is facing an unprecedented challenge from China.

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October 2020
TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN AFRICA
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN AFRICA

SOME SOLUTIONS TO AVERTING FUTURE IMPACTS OF PANDEMICS

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October 2020
LATIN AMERICA'S TURN TOWARDS ISRAEL
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

LATIN AMERICA'S TURN TOWARDS ISRAEL

FROM IDEOLOGICAL FIXATION TOWARDS PRAGMATISM

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October 2020
INSIDE THE INDIA-AFRICA COOPERATION IN EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

INSIDE THE INDIA-AFRICA COOPERATION IN EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

India and Africa have pursued development cooperation for decades, thus increasing India’s influence in Africa and vice versa. The primary goals of India’s development cooperation have always been; education and training in fields such as finance and accounting, information technology, promotion of small and medium-sized businesses, languages, rural development, the environment and renewable energy. These initiatives mostly express the perspectives of India, thereby reinforcing the South-South cooperation.

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October 2020