Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist - November 2017

Our cover story for this month underlines the importance of a trade framework between the Commonwealth nations and Britain in a post-Brexit world. Standing on the cusp of an uncertain future, it is important for Britain to up its ante in settling the country’s Brexit bill by consolidating its position on the trade front.

With Britain preparing to wade through the ongoing challenges, China on the other hand, is moving to become a dominant global player. In spotlight, we highlight the role of China as the leading member of BRICS encompassing a high-handed approach that can certainly backfire in view of the cooperation needed from other members in the long-run.

India’s diplomacy is undergoing massive transition in the light of PM Modi’s recent state visits for strengthening bilateral ties. With respect to the same, Ambassador of the Maldives to India, H.E. Ahmed Mohamed recognizes India’s larger role in fulfilling the development needs of the world and Maldives in particular. Mired in the challenges of extremism, drug use and terrorism, Maldives faces great security threats, which the ambassador feels are hampering growth of the nation at a broader level.