India's strategic hesitation over the Board of Peace was linked in part to concerns about:

1. Trade tariffs
2. Kashmir implications
3. Climate policy
4. UN reform

India’s cautious approach toward the Board of Peace initiative reflected concerns that the platform could potentially address the Kashmir dispute, which New Delhi considers a bilateral matter with Pakistan. India traditionally opposes multilateral mechanisms that might internationalize Kashmir. This hesitation exemplified India’s broader foreign policy preference for bilateral resolution of territorial disputes and resistance to third-party mediation.