Senior European diplomats convened at the Jaipur Literature Festival to examine how rising geopolitical assertiveness is challenging global norms and international stability. The session, titled 'Fractured World: Pathways to Peace', highlighted the enduring importance of international law, national sovereignty, and multilateral cooperation amid growing global uncertainty. Speakers emphasized the need for respect for sovereignty, referencing recent remarks by United States leadership and ongoing conflicts such as Gaza-Israel, with calls for a two-state solution and adherence to humanitarian principles.

Diplomats from the United Kingdom, Norway, and Ireland discussed the impact of international disputes on domestic politics, noting increased public engagement with issues like democracy and human rights, especially among younger voters. The session also addressed the diplomatic complexities faced by European nations in balancing criticism of international law violations with strategic alliances. The conversation was enriched by perspectives from the Palestinian ambassador to India and was moderated by a foreign policy expert.