An Invitation

This first issue represents months of work by a dedicated team of journalists, writers, designers, and editors who believe that bridges can be built, that divides can be crossed, and that stories have the power to restore understanding.

But a magazine is not just what appears on these pages—it's the conversation that follows. We invite you to read critically, to question our framing, to challenge our conclusions, and to share your own perspectives. The state of the world is not fixed. It's shaped by the stories we tell, the connections we forge, and the understanding we build together.

Thank you all for being here at the beginning.

In solidarity and curiosity,

Peter Li,

Editor in Chief

On Behalf of The InkWire Administrative Team