Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari highlighted the looming threat of global conflict fueled by ideological divides, resource scarcity, and climate change during the 20th Subroto Mukherjee Seminar. He emphasized the shifting landscape of international relations, citing COVID-19 and global conflicts as exacerbating factors. Despite challenges, he noted the resilience and growth of Global South economies, predicting their dominance by 2030. Chaudhari proposed the Indian Air Force as a catalyst for progress, offering training and partnerships to foster collective advancement.