India, Nov. 22 -- As the leaders of the world's influential nations gather in Johannesburg for the G20 Summit from November 21 to 23, the event is laden with symbolism and substance. This is the first time the G20 is being held in Africa - a testament to the steady rise of the Global South on the world stage. What began in New Delhi as an initiative is finally taking shape, making the Global South heard across the world. The Summit is important - challenges abound on the strategic front, economic uncertainty persists, and multilateralism sidelined - no other platform gives so much traction to the Global South.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in Johannesburg from November 21 to 23, signals India's continued commitment to shaping thi...