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Growing Role: Global South emerging as credible peacemaker, exemplified by Riyadh-brokered truces and potential UN-backed missions offering neutral alternatives.
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Neutral Mediator: Global South’s non-alignment allows engagement with conflicting parties, like India’s stance on Russia-Ukraine.
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Peacekeeping Contributor: Significant troop contributions to UN peacekeeping operations, fostering stability in conflict zones (e.g., India in Congo).
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Diplomatic Convenor: Platforms like BRICS provide forums for dialogue and de-escalation, independent of Western influence.
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Moral Voice: Shared colonial history lends legitimacy to advocate for sovereignty, equity, and non-intervention.
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Inclusive Peacebuilding: Promotion of gender-balanced initiatives contributes to sustainable peace, demonstrated by India’s all-women police unit in Liberia.
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Fragile Ceasefires: Success depends on pre-existing and enforceable ceasefires.
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Boundary Ambiguity: Contested borders hinder deployment and risk renewed conflict.
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UN Mandate Dependence: Requires UN Security Council backing for legitimacy, challenging due to polarization.
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Western Assistance: Reliance on Western logistics and finance complicates claims of independence.
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Capacity Constraints: Coordination, training, funding, and rapid deployment remain challenges.
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Opportunity for India: Ukraine conflict presents a chance for India to demonstrate leadership, translate neutrality into action.
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European Challenges: European-led peacekeeping faces Russian opposition and public resistance.
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Global South Credibility: Neutrality allows for trust from both sides, injecting fairness.
