Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar underscored that peace is best secured from a position of strength, and national security is paramount amid global shifts. He was addressing participants of the inaugural International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP) at Vice-President’s Enclave in the national capital on Friday. Mr Dhankhar emphasized the fundamental connection between global peace and sustainable development. He said that the current state of world affairs demands a redefined approach to security. The Vice-President noted that multilateral engagements are no longer optional but essential for addressing modern-day threats, ranging from cyber crimes and terrorism to climate change and disruptive technologies. He noted that climate change, pandemics, cyber threats and disruptions in global order are unprecedented challenges and pointed out that these stem from policies and actions driven by power ambitions and a disregard for sustainable growth.