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Foreign policy lies at the heart of contemporary global governance, power, and diplomacy, yet traditional statecraft often perpetuates entrenched hierarchies of privilege, representation, and decision-making. This Feminist Foreign Policy: Inclusive Diplomacy – Cohort 2.0 – Event Outcome Report underscores the critical imperative of redefining international relations through the principles of justice, human dignity, and global solidarity. Convened on the occasion of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, this volume captures the insights of a specialized symposium organized by IMPRI’s Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies (CIRSS) and Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC).

By foregrounding intersectional and post-colonial frameworks, the book demonstrates that true diplomatic transformation must move beyond symbolic representation and headcounts. It directly confronts structural inequalities shaped by gender, caste, class, race, and colonial legacies, centering the lived realities of vulnerable communities and the Global South. Grounded in the Women, Peace, and Security agenda under UNSC Resolution 1325 and inspired by the paradigm of ‘Women-Led Development,’ the text bridges theoretical inquiry with practical statecraft.

Through the collective wisdom of seasoned diplomats, leading scholars, and emerging practitioners, this volume offers actionable tools to dismantle traditional, state-centric power structures. It provides researchers, diplomats, and policymakers with the analytical clarity needed to navigate compounding global crises. Ultimately, this book stands as both a reflective archive and a transformative guide, reimagining diplomacy not merely as state-level negotiation, but as an empathetic, cooperative practice dedicated to an equitable global order.