During the Diplomacy and Sustainability Dialogues 2026 in Chennai, T.S. Tirumurti (former Indian Ambassador to the UN) stated that the recent United States-Israel-Iran war demonstrates that military force alone cannot resolve conflicts. He stressed the necessity of political follow-ups to military actions, applicable to various global conflicts, including those in Ukraine and Gaza. Tirumurti pointed out that the focus on political resolutions is dwindling, particularly among the Permanent Five (P5) countries of the United Nations. He warned against ignoring the complexities of terrorism and proxy wars, which exacerbate conflicts. Other speakers, including Talmiz Ahmed and Sanjay Sudhir, highlighted the significant changes in the global political landscape and the economic repercussions of the West Asia conflict on India, including impacts on GDP and inflation. They underscored the need for informed public discourse and the importance of dialogues in understanding the evolving geopolitical context. The event aimed to equip students with the skills to address real-world problems through research and innovation.