Vaccine diplomacy

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     As we tread along a new path towards medical healthcare, there is a need to re-establish diplomatic ties towards the nations around the world which portrays our empathy and leadership qualities. One such step taken by the government is Vaccine diplomacy.



    Two vaccines related to COVID have been approved in India after confirming their safety and efficacy. India has formulated a rational vaccine distribution programme targeting and prioritising the frontline workers, the older population, vulnerable population with lifestyle disease and then to the general population. However, it would have been much better to release the vaccine in phases so that people are absolutely sure about the efficacy of the vaccine. With vaccination kicking in, everything is expected to go back to pre-COVID levels including the economy. But the V shape economic recovery is theoretical and it is difficult to expect such a recovery in a practical scenario.

    India has approved the supply of vaccine to many of its neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Maldives. Recently it has been approved to be supplied even to Brazil. This move is a diplomatic stratagem and a winner move in portraying India as taking responsibility of the the healthcare around the world. This might be counted as soft diplomacy which has the potential to change notions and perceptions of a nation. While most of the world is looking inward and prioritising their own agenda, India has stepped up its commitment to uphold justice towards the poor and vulnerable sections around the world.

    Going forward, many nations will be looking upon India as a supporting partner and a humanitarian country increasing manifold times the strength of our diplomacy. Soft diplomacy which shows empathy might be better than hard coercive diplomacy in the long run. It gives a high moral ground in the international forum and helps us to achieve the true essence of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam.


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