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Dear Readers,
The new edition of Diplomatist in 2009 is packed with powerful articles of topical importance. The Cover Story on Global Economic Crisis spread in three parts looks at the impact of the down turn and its ramifications for the Indian industry and trade. Barak Obama’s Presidency of the United States is discussed in two separate articles with emphasis on the possible changes in the diplomatic arena, both from an international as well as Indian perspective.
An analysis of the strained relations between India and Pakistan, in the light of the Mumbai terror attack, can be read in this issue. Many disasters—both natural and man-made strike unexpectedly and wreak massive losses in terms of human life and property besides inflicting colossal damage to the environment. Quite often the resources of the State come under extreme strain in tackling disasters. Mr. Anil Bhat discusses the prospect of Public Private participation in disaster management and the increasing number of countries joining the Hyogo Protocol.
Informative articles on World Energy Day and World AIDS Day remind us about the need to spread more awareness on these topics.
This issue also carries an exclusive interview with the High Commissioner of Canada to India where the Excellency narrates the new momentum in bilateral relations with India. The cultural week hosted by Embassy of Colombia in India became a novel experience as the report recapitulates that experience.
New Delhi hosted two important summits, BIMSTEC and India- Arab Forum summit. The outcomes of these summits are interesting. On Africa, we have a scholarly article on the poll outcome in Zambia and the agenda of the new President.
High profile visits of the King of Belgium, Presidents of Russia and Egypt and Prime Minister of Turkey are documented in great detail. Indian Prime Minister’s visits to Japan and Gulf countries are analysed closely in other reports.
Mr. William Hawke’s interesting piece on the changing facets of China and the charm that Beijing exudes will definitely strike a chord with our readers. Before I conclude, its my privilege to wish you all a Happy New Year. So read on… |
