Context:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the three-day 'Raisina Dialogue' in New Delhi on March 17, 2025.
• This conference focuses on geopolitics and geo-economics, with representatives from 125 countries participating.

Related Facts:

• Event Dates: March 17 to 19, 2025
• Chief Guest at the Inaugural Session: Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand
• Theme: 'Kalachakra - People, Peace, and Planet'
• Participation: Representatives from approximately 125 countries
• Organizers: Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India

Global policymakers and leaders will engage in discussions across six thematic pillars through various formats:

1. Politics Disrupted: Shifting Sands and Rising Tides

• This pillar focuses on the rapid changes in the current global political landscape and their implications.

2. Solving the Green Trilemma: Who, Where, and How

• Discussions will revolve around environmental challenges, sustainable development, and green energy solutions.

3. Digital Planet: Agents, Agencies, and Absences

• This pillar will focus on digital technologies, cybersecurity, and digital governance issues.

4. Militant Mercantilism: Trade, Supply Chains, and the Exchange Rate Addiction

• It will discuss global trade policies, the stability of supply chains, and the impact of currency exchange rates.

5. The Tiger’s Tale: Rewriting Growth with a New Playbook

• This pillar is centered on new models and strategies for economic growth.

6. Investing in Peace: Drivers, Institutions, and Leadership

• Discussions will highlight global peacebuilding, institutional roles, and the importance of leadership.

Raisina Dialogue: General Information

• India’s premier geopolitical and geo-economic conference, held annually in New Delhi.

• Hosted jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Observer Research Foundation (ORF).

• Established in: 2016

• Objective: To discuss global politics, economic development, environmental changes, technological innovations, and security.
• Participants: Heads of state, ministers, diplomats, experts, industrialists, and strategists from various countries.

Major Global Dialogues Similar to Raisina Dialogue

• Raisina Dialogue Initiation: 2016
• Like the Raisina Dialogue, various high-level conferences on geopolitics and geo-economics are held worldwide.

Some of the key ones include:

1. Munich Security Conference (MSC) [Germany]

• Established: 1963

• Location: Munich, Germany

• Focus: Global security, defense policy, and international relations.

2. Shangri-La Dialogue [Singapore]

• Established: 2002

• Location: Singapore

• Focus: Security and defense policy in the Asia-Pacific region.

3. Valdai Discussion Club [Russia]

• Established: 2004

• Location: Russia

• Focus: Russia and global political affairs.

4. Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) [China]

• Established: 2001

• Location: Boao, China

• Focus: Asian economic and social development.

5. Davos Summit (World Economic Forum - WEF) [Switzerland]

• Established: 1971

• Location: Davos, Switzerland

• Focus: Global economy, trade, and industry policies.

6. G7 and G20 Summits

• Focus: Global economic stability, geopolitical issues, and sustainable development.

7. Arctic Forum [Russia]

• Focus: Security, environmental challenges, and development in the Arctic region.

Observer Research Foundation (ORF):

• An independent think tank

• Established: 1990

• Headquarters: New Delhi

• Three additional centers in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata

Objective:

• To influence global issues through policy research and discussions.

Key Focus Areas:

• Foreign Policy & Geopolitics: Research on global diplomacy, India’s foreign policy, and strategic relations.

• Economic Policy & Development: Economic reforms, sustainable development, and trade policies.

• Technology & Cybersecurity: Digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data security.

• Environment & Climate Change: Renewable energy, sustainable development, and climate policies.

• National Security & Defense: Research on military strategies, terrorism, and defense cooperation.