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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2025;4(4):735-738

Nehru’s Panchsheel and the Quest for Peaceful Coexistence in the 21st Century

Author Name: Pradeep Kumar;   Dr. Mudasir Ahmad Rather;  

1. Research Scholar, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IEC University, Himachal Pradesh, India

2. Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IEC University, Himachal Pradesh, India

Abstract

The Panchsheel principles, first articulated in the 1950s by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, laid the foundation for a non-aligned, peaceful global order during the Cold War. This paper explores the contemporary relevance of Panchsheel in the 21st century, amidst rising geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts, and global challenges such as climate change, cyber warfare, and a shifting multipolar world order. Through a qualitative analysis of primary sources, historical context, and current global diplomatic trends, the study evaluates how Nehru’s vision can contribute to renewed frameworks for peaceful coexistence and multilateral cooperation today.

Keywords

Panchsheel, Nehru, peaceful coexistence, non-alignment, diplomacy and international relations