Raisina Dialogue
India's Premier Geopolitics Forum
The Raisina Dialogue is India's flagship annual geopolitics and geo-economics conference, organised jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). First held in 2016, it has grown into one of Asia's most prominent strategic forums, comparable to the Munich Security Conference or the Shangri-La Dialogue. The 11th edition in 2026 had the theme "Samskara – Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement," reflecting civilisational identity and global multipolar dynamics.
- Approximately 2,700 participants from 110 countries attended the 2026 edition.
- Participants included ministers, former heads of state, military leaders, technology leaders, and youth delegates.
- The 2026 edition launched the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) to integrate science and technology into foreign policy, focusing on AI governance, semiconductor supply chains, and Digital Public Infrastructure.
- Past Chief Guests have included EU Commission President, NATO Secretary General, and multiple heads of state.
● Tracked since March 04, 2026 · last seen March 07, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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