External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the impact of conflicts and terrorism, stating that containment is no longer possible. He highlighted the ripple effect of events in the Middle East and emphasized that conflicts have far-reaching consequences in a globalized world. Jaishankar also mentioned the challenge of terrorism as a tool of statecraft and cautioned against underestimating the danger of radicalism and extremism. Additionally, he discussed the rising debt and market volatility faced by smaller economies, as well as the diminishing influence of global players in regional situations.
