Pandemic diplomacy

THERE is dismay that Pakistan has not been removed from the UK's travel 'red list', even though India has. Some say it's the science: Pakistan's Covid-19 infection rates are increasing, and its vaccination rates are lower than its neighbour's. Many believe it's the politics: India offers more inducements to a post-Brexit UK. Either way, the example highlights the need for countries to develop a pandemic foreign policy. A post-Covid world order is emerging. The US hinted it would require all international visitors to be fully vaccinated; the UK transport secretary said full vaccination would likely be a travel requirement "for…