Jaishankar: terrorism as statecraft unjustifiable; flags ‘4F’ crisis
Why in the news
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on 25 October 2026 that no state can justify using terrorism as a tool of policy. He also warned that the Global South is caught in a ‘4F’ crisis.
Key facts
- Event: Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan, held to mark the 75th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission; he spoke at a session on “Non-Dualism for World Understanding”.
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Terrorism: he said it survives because not every state follows zero tolerance, and the world must resolve to fight it in all forms.
- 4F crisis: finance, fuel, food and fertiliser; he added that the Global North has an equal stake in solutions.
- Conflicts: he cited Ukraine and West Asia, saying wars anywhere threaten peace everywhere and that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way out.
- Global economy: he urged de-risking and more diversified options, noting that chokepoints distort markets.
- United Nations: should lead on crises instead of standing aside; the case for reformed multilateralism grows daily.
The 4F crisis at a glance
| F | Area under stress |
|---|---|
| Finance | Access to funds and credit |
| Fuel | Energy supplies and prices |
| Food | Food security |
| Fertiliser | Farm inputs |
About India’s position
India has long pressed for zero tolerance of terrorism and reform of global bodies. Jaishankar said India backs peace-building and is open to working with partners on it.
Exam angle
- Remember the four Fs: finance, fuel, food, fertiliser.
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam; occasion: 75 years of Chinmaya Mission.
- Key phrase: reformed multilateralism.