The Holy See has no army, no intelligence service and no counterterrorism capability. Yet, Shreya Nautiyal argues, Pope Leo XIV’s recent interventions in Nigeria and his push for stronger Christian–Muslim relations show how moral diplomacy can support preventive security and build social cohesion, even if it can’t replace traditional state tools
PhD Candidate, Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Shreya's current research focuses on security issues in Europe, particularly radicalisation, extremism, and terrorism.
She also writes on Arctic affairs, with a particular interest in indigenous rights and the evolving geopolitical dynamics of the Arctic.
Additionally, she regularly contributes to national and international publications, including ORF, Europinion, Modern Diplomacy, and leading Indian newspapers, focusing on Indian and European issues.
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