Srinagar, June 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for global partnerships rooted in solidarity and equality reflects a timely reminder of the direction international cooperation must take in an increasingly fragmented world. As geopolitical tensions rise, supply chains remain fragile, and climate risks intensify, the idea of cooperation based on mutual respect rather than dominance is not just idealistic-it is necessary. Modi's emphasis signals a shift from transactional diplomacy to more inclusive engagement, where nations, regardless of size or economic power, have an equal voice in shaping global outcomes. For developing countries, this approach carries particular relevance. Many of them have long argued that global institutions...