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Dear Readers,
This edition of Diplomatist, first in the New Year (2010) captures the spirit of optimism that comes with every New Year. Starting with the report on World Economic Forum 2010 held at Davos, it picks up threads of recent diplomatic advances in various parts of the world.
At Davos, the ‘Who’s Who’ from governments, banking and business assembled and regaled at the slow but steady economic recovery happening in many economies though they sounded clueless whether this recovery will generate enough jobs. Many industrial economies are resting on the strength of economic stimulus injected by their respective governments into the economies. It remains to be seen, what life after stimulus will be like!
In the Cover Story, the scenario in Sri Lanka after the presidential polls is discussed. The victory of President Rajapaksa has brought the promise of stability after a long spell of ethnic unrest and violence. Now the spotlight is on the President as to how he will accelerate economic growth and harmony in the country.
The article on India’s foreign policy traces India’s efforts to stay aligned with the mainstream discourse and wriggle out of its old ideological pigeon holes. The writer points to the Copenhagen summit as an example of India’s new clout where it played a key role in scripting the outcome. You will also read an exhaustive report on what transpired at Copenhagen and the way forward.
Recently, the Prime Ministers of Malaysia and Bangladesh visited India. India and Malaysia are intensifying their economic cooperation and a CEPA is about to be signed. Our special on Malaysia unfurls the deepening ties and widening cooperation between the two sides. The interview with the High Commissioner gives a concise account of the bilateral relations between the two countries.
Sheikh Hasina, PM of Bangladesh received an emotional welcome on her arrival. On the occasion Diplomatist produced a special souvenir to welcome the Bangla leader to India. The detailed visit-report with an insight on the Business session organized by FICCI in New Delhi, amplifies the success of the visit.
An exclusive interview with the Hungarian Foreign Minister is another highlight; it gives a glimpse of the areas of cooperation between the two countries. The article on SAARC silver jubilee is very timely.
Mr. William Hawke in his article on Prague lucidly explains the religious and historic background of the city and is definitely a must read. We have more such alluring pieces that will give you an informative reading. So read on…
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