New Delhi, April 17 -- Looking back at history, it once seemed that humanity had entered an era of peace after the end of World War II. Although the Middle East has long remained a geopolitical flashpoint, the world as a whole appeared to enjoy several decades of relative stability. Yet, as history repeatedly reminds us, such confidence was never absolute.

Recent geopolitical tensions and conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, serve as a stark reminder that the global order still rests on fragile foundations.

This instability does not remain confined to military or diplomatic spheres. It extends deeply into the global economy and industries-especially the international exhibition and convention sector, where I am directly engaged-a...