Srinagar, June 4 -- The reported death of an Indian national in an Iranian attack on Kuwait's airport is a grim reminder of how quickly regional tensions can spill over into civilian spaces that are supposed to remain beyond the reach of conflict. Even as geopolitical rivalries intensify in West Asia, the loss of innocent lives underscores a truth that is often overlooked in strategic calculations: civilians are the first and most vulnerable casualties of war, even when they are not its participants. Airports are symbols of connectivity, trade, and civilian mobility. When such spaces come under attack, the consequences extend far beyond immediate fatalities. They trigger fear among global travellers, disrupt supply chains, and shake confi...