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Professor Khurshid Ahmad on Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution Among States
April 20, 2026
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Professor Khurshid Ahmad articulated a vision of diplomacy rooted in justice, equality, and mutual respect among nations. He rejected domination-based politics and emphasized that peace could only be achieved through moral dialogue, equitable cooperation, and recognition of civilizational plurality. His approach to diplomacy was not merely political but ethical and spiritual, grounded in the Qur’anic principle of Salaam (peace) as the natural counterpart to Jihad (struggle for justice). Diplomacy Through Negotiation and Economic Cooperation Professor Ahmad believed that one of the most practical ways to reduce international conflict was through structured negotiation and economic cooperation. He emphasized that resources and opportunities should be shared through peaceful means rather than competition or coercion: “So it should be shared through normal trade, through agreement, through negotiation, through historically organized economic modes of cooperation. So that would reduce conflict, and the flashpoints that are there presently can be controlled and managed.” This statement reflects his conviction that economic diplomacy — based on fairness and mutual benefit — could transform potential flashpoints into opportunities for collaboration. He saw negotiation not as a sign of weakness but as a moral and strategic necessity for global peace. Respect for Civilizational Pluralism Khurshid Ahmad’s diplomatic philosophy also rested on recognizing the right of every civilization to live according to its own values.
