Srinagar, March 3 -- We are living in uneasy times. Tensions are rising around the world. Nations speak the language of self-defence, deterrence, nationalism, and progress. Some concerns are real and rooted in national interest. Every country has the right to protect its people. But when fear and greed begin to shape decisions, humanity pays the price.

The greatest challenges of our time do not stop at borders. Climate change does not need a visa. Artificial Intelligence does not carry a passport. Pandemics do not respect political boundaries. Economic shocks ripple across continents within hours. In such a world, zero-sum thinking, the idea that one nation's gain must be another's loss, is not only outdated, it is also dangerous.

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