Since independence, up until 1991, India had never attempted to establish formal diplomatic relations with the State of Israel. Not that it did not want to, but it was mainly because of the popular Indian sentiment that it should not keep connections or do any business with the nation that ostracises and conducts atrocities against Palestinian Muslims. And also, because certain sections of the society did not want the Indian state to recognise Israel as a separate entity in itself. Is appeasing and pacifying the heated sentiments of the people considered the deciding factor in foreign policy engagements of a nation?
Category: Analysis
Disease X: Is the World Ready to Face Another Pandemic Caused by an Unknown Pathogen?
The concept of Disease X was introduced by the World Health Organization in 2018 as a potential novel infectious agent with pandemic potential. The designation aims to prioritize preparedness, with COVID-19 being considered a recent example of Disease X. The distinction between biodisasters and intentional bioterrorism becomes crucial in understanding and preparing for such risks, emphasising the need for global cooperation and investment in pandemic preparedness.