Editorial | India Calms World Tensions

In a world of conflict, war, and fear, India is being a forceful yet peaceful player. India is not only concerned about its own growth but is also attempting to make the world peaceful and stable. From diplomacy to commerce, global warming to healthcare cooperation, India is coming forward as a peaceful and mature world player. When great powers tend to quarrel or even combat, India is opting for peace, amity, and comprehension. This is why India is perceived today by many nations as a voice of sanity and hope.

India always held dear the ideals of peace and non-violence. These are ideals that emanate from the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, who guided the nation to independence through peaceful agitations. Today, India maintains those principles. Whether it is the Russia-Ukraine war, or Middle Eastern tensions, India does not take hard stands or talk with anger. Instead, it promotes peace negotiations, respect for each other, and cooperation. It attempts to remain friends with everyone and does not exacerbate the issue.

For instance, when the war between Russia and Ukraine erupted, India took a middle course of action. It didn’t side with either country against the other. Rather, it maintained open lines of communication with both nations. It provided humanitarian assistance and also assisted in evacuating stranded Indian students and other individuals from the war-torn area. This middle course was an indication to the world that India prefers resolving issues through conversation, not threats, nor aggression.

Most individuals assume that being neutral is doing nothing. But India’s neutrality is not passive. It employs its friendly relations to voice peace, dispatch aid to the needy, and bring leaders who are not talking to one another in contact. In times of global crisis, India has intervened discreetly and assisted in significant ways. In times of conflict or catastrophe, India has dispatched food, medicine, and relief teams to neighboring nations. These selfless acts de-escalate tensions and indicate that India genuinely cares.

India also operates towards peace through encouraging growth and development in foreign countries. It assists poorer nations by constructing roads, schools, and hospitals. Indian doctors, engineers, and teachers travel overseas to assist other people very frequently. This generates friendship and comprehension among people, and it keeps anger and hate from escalating.

India demonstrated this spirit in the time of COVID-19. Most of the wealthy nations hoarded vaccines for themselves. But India started the “Vaccine Maitri” (Vaccine Friendship) mission and supplied free or low-cost vaccines to more than 100 nations. It was a strong message of oneness. It reflected that India regards itself as belonging to one family worldwide.

India is also a bridge between world powers. Nowadays, the world is witnessing renewed competition between the United States and China. India is on good terms with both but does not follow either faction blindly. It takes independent decisions and stands for what it thinks is correct. This is why India commands respect in international associations like the G20, BRICS, and the United Nations.

India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023 and demonstrated leadership. It got together nations with varying views and managed to speak of peace in Ukraine without blaming anybody or shaming anybody. India also championed the addition of the African Union to the G20, demonstrating that India is committed to providing an equal voice to poor and smaller nations as well.

India is also a responsible nuclear nation. It has nuclear weapons but does not threaten to use them to intimidate others. Actually, India has a clear policy of “No First Use.” That is, it will never initiate a nuclear war. This composed and balanced attitude makes other nations feel secure. India also endorses global negotiations to decrease nuclear weapons and favor disarmament.

Climate change is another key field. Nations tend to bicker over who will reduce pollution and who will bear the cost of clean energy. India is working on an attempt to assist all parties. While increasing rapidly, India is investing in solar, wind, and clean energy. It initiated the International Solar Alliance, which unites more than 100 nations in order to advance solar energy. This avoids future battles over oil and energy, and saves the planet.

The path forward is not simple. India continues to struggle at home — with poverty, political arguments, and border problems. But abroad in the world, India is opting to be tranquil, wise, and assistive. It is seeking to diminish fear and add trust.

As the globe experiences more wars and ecological issues, India’s peaceful role will gain more significance. If other countries emulate India’s actions — of discussing, assisting, and establishing trust — then the world can be a better and safer place.

India never attempts to dominate others. It attempts to lead them. Amid a global culture where big voices cry war, India’s gentle voice of peace is the one we need the most. May India keep on rising not with weapons but with wisdom. Not with power but with peace.