Dr. Adetunji Ade-Conde a physician and global health advocate for global peace
Dr. Adetunji Ade-Conde a physician and global health advocate based in Ontario, Canada, canvases for unity among the world
Dr Adetunji Ade -Conde who is based in Canada has canvasses for peace in the world stating that it's time to embrace peace in a time when humanity has conquered the skies, explored the depths of the ocean, and unlocked the code of life itself, which he said it is profoundly disheartening that we have yet to evolve beyond the use of war as a means of resolving national disputes.
"The recent standoff between India and Pakistan over the long-disputed region of Kashmir is a sobering reminder of how close the world can come to the brink of catastrophe—especially when both nations possess nuclear capabilities.
The decision by both countries to embrace a ceasefire rather than escalate military action offers a rare and commendable example of restraint. It is a hopeful gesture in a geopolitical climate that too often rewards posturing over prudence. Still, the fact that such a move is seen as exceptional—and not the norm—underscores just how far we are from truly civilized diplomacy.
What makes these hostilities particularly tragic is the context in which they occur. Viewed from the
Dr Adetunji Ade -Conde also speaks about the vastness of the universe, "our planet is a fragile speck—an interdependent ecosystem shared by nearly eight billion people. And yet, we kill one another over boundary lines, resource rights, and historical grievances. What could be more absurd? That we are still willing to expend lives over land, minerals, or ideology reflects a failure not of military strategy, but of moral imagination.
It is perhaps unsurprising that global powers like the United States have hesitated to involve themselves directly in the India-Pakistan dispute. When national interest does not hang in the balance, intervention becomes less appealing. But this selective engagement reveals a larger problem: the absence of a unified global framework for peaceful conflict resolution. In the 21st century, it should be possible to resolve international disputes without drawing blood.
We must create and empower international institutions—neutral, respected, and enforceable—that can mediate tensions and impose consequences on aggressors without resorting to violence. Economic sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and reputational damage are powerful tools that can be leveraged in the service of peace. And they can be imposed without a single shot being fired.
He also talked on weapons of mass destruction
"The continued manufacture and stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction is an affront to our shared humanity. The military-industrial complex that thrives on perpetual conflict must be challenged. The trillions spent on preparing for war could be redirected toward solving the urgent challenges of our time: eradicating disease, combating climate change, ending poverty, and ensuring equitable access to education and healthcare.
In ages past, tribes may have gone to war over farmland or livestock. But in an age of artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and interstellar telescopes, such behavior is not only primitive—it is barbaric. The fact that so many of our brightest minds are still employed in the service of destruction is not a testament to our strength, but to our misaligned priorities.
If India and Pakistan—two nations with deep historical tensions—can pause and choose negotiation over escalation, then perhaps the rest of us can dare to hope. The path forward must be paved with diplomacy, empathy, and shared accountability. The weapons that threaten to end us must give way to the ideas that can uplift us.
Humanity has come too far to keep looking backward. It is time we learned to settle our differences without sacrificing our future."
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