The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, is scheduled from March 17 to 19, 2025, in New Delhi.
Aim– To bring together leaders and thinkers from around the world.
Launched in – 2016 by the Ministry of External Affairs as a “flagship Indian international dialogue”.
Theme – Kalachakra - People, Peace and Planet.
6 thematic pillars – The address pressing global challenges through discussions across 6 thematic pillars.
Similar events – Munich Security Conference and Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue.
Key Issues that are expected to be discussed in the dialogue are:
Ukraine Conflict & U.S.-Russia Relations – The presence of Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard signals intense discussions on ceasefire negotiations and shifting global alliances.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Shifts – The impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies on global trade, NATO relations, and Indo-Pacific strategy will be debated.
Quad and Indo-Pacific Strategy – A high-level panel comprising naval leadership from India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S. will discuss expanding maritime cooperation, reflecting India’s commitment to countering Chinese assertiveness.
Nuclear and Security Concerns – International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi’s participation highlights ongoing nuclear non-proliferation challenges, including the Iran nuclear issue.
Notable Trends
Pakistan’s Non-Participation – Given ongoing hostilities, Pakistani delegates have been traditionally absent from the Raisina Dialogue, reaffirming India’s policy of limited engagement.
Russia’s Reduced Presence – The absence of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who previously faced intense scrutiny over the Ukraine war, underscores the shifting diplomatic landscape.
China’s Minimal Representation – The inclusion of an academic from Fudan University reflects a cautious but improving engagement following last year’s Modi-Xi Jinping meeting.
