Gautam Bambawale, former Indian ambassador to China, said the pandemic has also brought to the fore vulnerabilities and shortcomings in global institutions such as the UN, and the new world order that emerges post covid-19 could create space for a group of middle powers to provide global leadership, which could include Japan, India, France, and South Africa The novel coronavirus outbreak has dealt a major blow to China’s image with its credibility damaged grievously, says former Indian ambassador to China, Gautam Bambawale.
The pandemic has also brought to the fore vulnerabilities and shortcomings in global institutions such as the United Nations (UN), and the new world order that emerges post covid-19 could create space for a group of