This article examines how the ancient Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam serves as a highly effective diplomatic tool in the 21st century. Authored with insights from Prof. Geeta Singh’s international engagements across South and Southeast Asia, the commentary argues that indigenous Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) offer viable, human-centric solutions to contemporary global crises.

Written in the context of the global geopolitical instability following the crisis in Afghanistan, this commentary explores the dangerous intersection of religious fundamentalism and state-sponsored terrorism. The article demands the total decoupling of terrorism from religious identity, emphasizing that terrorism possesses no legitimate theological basis. The piece advocates for an aggressive, global ideological counter-narrative to dismantle the psychological contagion of fundamentalism.