India's absence from the Board of Peace launch highlighted its:

1. Economic isolation
2. Foreign policy balancing
3. Military expansion
4. Climate commitments

India’s non-participation in the Board of Peace’s January 2026 launch exemplified its strategic autonomy doctrine and careful foreign policy balancing. New Delhi maintains diversified partnerships including strategic ties with the United States and longstanding relationships with Russia and Iran. This absence reflected India’s preference for selective multilateral engagement, avoiding initiatives potentially complicating its diplomatic positioning or creating expectations inconsistent with its non-alignment heritage.