Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- The world is facing a profound crisis of confidence in the institutions created to preserve international peace, promote cooperation and manage global challenges. Wars, geopolitical rivalries, economic disruptions, climate pressures and rapid technological change are exposing the limitations of the existing international order. Against this backdrop, India's call for "reformed multilateralism" deserves close attention-not simply as a diplomatic slogan, but as part of a broader debate over how global governance should function in the 21st century.

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's message at the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace and Prosperity (P4M) Summit in New York was direct...