Agenda of Raisena Dialogue – What To Expect?

Raisina Dialogue 2025

•  Event Dates: March 17-19, 2025
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
• Keynote Address: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
• Theme: "Kalachakra" (Wheel of Time)

Key Discussion Points

U.S. Foreign Policy: Focus on President Donald Trump's policies, including:

• Ukraine war developments
• New tariff regime affecting global relations
• U.S.-China relations and Indo-Pacific strategy
• Intelligence Conference: Led by U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, discussing U.S.-Russia relations and security issues.

Notable Attendees

•  U.S. Delegation: Includes Tulsi Gabbard, Ricky Gill, and James Carafano.
• Quad Panel: Senior Navy leadership from India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S. to discuss maritime cooperation.
• European Representation: 11 out of 20 foreign ministers from Europe, including Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

Regional Representation

• Absence of Pakistan: No Pakistani delegates due to strained relations.
• Limited West Asia and Southeast Asia Presence: Only a few representatives, including from the Philippines and Thailand.
• Notable Absences: No speakers from Bangladesh or the Yunus government.

Significance of the Dialogue

•  Platform for Global Leaders: Aims to position India as a key player in international discussions, rivalling events like the Munich Security Conference.
• Focus on Global South: Participation from countries like Ghana, Cuba, and Peru, indicating India's outreach efforts.

Conclusion

• The Raisina Dialogue serves as a critical platform for discussing pressing global issues, particularly in the context of shifting geopolitical dynamics and India's role in international relations.

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