Takshashila Discussion Document - Vaccine Diplomacy Framework for India
Document Details
| AUTHOR | Shambhavi Naik, Ruturaj Gowaikar, Pranathi Rao |
| DATE | November 8, 2021 |
| DOCUMENT | Takshashila Discussion Document 2021-10. |
| VERSION | Version 1.0, October 2021. |
| CATEGORIES | Public Policy |
Abstract
This document provides a framework to broaden the scope of India’s vaccine diplomacy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has highlighted the inequality of vaccine distribution around the world, giving India the opportunity to step into the vacuum left by traditional global leaders.
This framework can simplify and streamline the interaction of foreign policy and science. It provides another avenue to develop foreign ties through scientific advancement. By looking at the advantages of vaccine diplomacy, the possible methods of aid that India can offer, and the regulations governing the process, India can develop a robust framework for vaccine diplomacy that allows it to extend its influence through novel means.