India, Dec. 25 -- Former Maldives Vice President Faisal Naseem on Wednesday urged world leaders to place peace at the centre of global decision-making, warning that many contemporary crises are the result of human actions and can be prevented through cooperation and foresight. His remarks came against the backdrop of growing concern over political instability, radicalisation and the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 8th Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture, Naseem said that conflicts driven by human choices must be addressed through dialogue rather than violence. Emphasising collective responsibility, he noted that major powers need to engage with one another to de-escalate tensions and pr...