Srinagar, Oct. 23 -- Wars can redraw borders, topple governments and devastate economies, but rarely deliver lasting peace. Their aftermath is measured not merely in ruins, but in shattered families, displaced populations and generations scarred by violence. In an increasingly fractured world, dialogue and diplomacy remain the most credible pathways to resolving conflicts and preventing further human suffering. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy assumes particular significance at a time when geopolitical rivalries are deepening, trust is eroding and military confrontations threaten regional and global stability. The growing reliance on force as an instrument of statecraft raises a fundamental question: can l...