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Raisina Dialogue 2026

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The Prime Minister of India recently inaugurated the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, reinforcing India’s role as a hub for global strategic and economic discussions.

About Raisina Dialogue

The Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, aimed at addressing the most pressing international challenges. It is modeled after the Munich Security Conference and Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue.

Key features include:

  • Annual Event: Held every year since 2016 in New Delhi.

  • Multi-stakeholder Engagement: Brings together heads of state, cabinet ministers, local government officials, and thought leaders from private sector, media, and academia.

  • Organisers: Hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

  • Global Participation: Supported by numerous institutions and individuals committed to advancing dialogue on global issues.

Raisina Dialogue 2026 Highlights

  • Edition: 11th

  • Theme:Saṁskāra – Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement

  • Participants: Approximately 2,700 participants from 110 countries will join in person.

  • Duration: Three-day conference featuring discussions across multiple formats.

Six Thematic Pillars

  1. Contested Frontiers: Power, Polarity, and Periphery – Discussions on geopolitics, strategic competition, and shifting power dynamics.

  2. Repairing the Commons: New Groups, New Guardians, New Avenues – Addressing global governance, collective resources, and emerging institutional frameworks.

  3. White Whale: The Pursuit of Agenda 2030 – Focus on sustainable development goals and global development agendas.

  4. The Eleventh Hour: Climate, Conflict, and the Cost of Delay – Examining climate crises, conflict management, and urgent policy interventions.

  5. Tomorrowland: Towards a Tech-topia – Exploring technological innovation, digital governance, and futuristic tech landscapes.

  6. Trade in the Time of Tariffs: Recovery, Resilience, Reinvention – Addressing global trade, tariffs, economic recovery, and resilience strategies.

Significance

The Raisina Dialogue provides a platform for India to engage with global leaders, foster strategic partnerships, and shape discussions on geopolitical, economic, and technological issues. It positions India as a key player in global policy debates and strengthens multilateral cooperation.


 

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