Editor's Desk

Editor’s Desk

For much of history, geography did shape destiny. Nations traded with neighbours, distance constrained diplomacy, and oceans acted as barriers that defined economic relationships. But the world is changing. In the 21st century, geography still matters, but it no longer defines destiny in the way it once did. Strategy, technology, trade corridors and human networks are reshaping the meaning of distance...

Editor’s Desk

At the heart of the March 2026 edition is AFRICA FIRST, the India–Africa Diplomatic and Business Conference presented by India Empire in New Delhi. Held on February 11 at the FIEO Auditorium, the gathering brought together ambassadors, diplomats, policymakers, business leaders and strategic thinkers under a shared theme: “India and Africa: Partners in Progress.”