The protest also highlighted broader issues related to international relations and diplomacy. The students argued that meaningful diplomacy could not be achieved through confrontation or the imposition of unilateral decisions by powerful states. Instead, they called for greater cooperation and mutual respect between nations. According to them, international relations should be based on dialogue, understanding, and a commitment to resolving disputes peacefully. They warned that imposing external judgments on sovereign countries only served to deepen existing divides and create new tensions.
Beyond political disagreements, the protest also reflected a deeper sense of frustration with what the students viewed as a lack of agency and influence in the international arena. They believed that the country was often portrayed in a negative light by foreign governments and media outlets, which misrepresented its domestic policies and international intentions. This, they argued, contributed to a skewed perception of the country, both regionally and globally. The protest was, in part, an effort to challenge these perceptions and assert the country’s right to define its own path without external interference.
