Introduction

The ninth edition of the Raisina Dialogue will be held from February 23 in New Delhi.

What is Raisina Dialogue?

The Raisina Dialogue is an annual multilateral conference.
The inaugural edition was held in March 2016.
It is held in New Delhi, India.
It is organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and held in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
It is modelled after Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue.
The dialogue brings together policymakers, experts, scholars, and leaders from various fields.
It focuses on discussing geopolitical, economic, and strategic issues facing the world.

The theme of the 2024 edition is “Chaturanga: Conflict, Contest, Cooperate, Create,” according to a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs.
The participants will engage with each other over six “thematic pillars”:

International Representation: Reflects India’s aspiration to play a leading role and make significant contributions globally.
Platform for Engagement: Offers India avenues to engage with key regional and global issues.
Advocacy for World Order: Demonstrates India’s commitment to a world order based on rules, inclusivity, and cooperation.
Strengthening Global Image: Enhances India’s reputation as a responsible and resilient global partner.

Shangri-La Dialogue: Security summit in Singapore organized by the IISS.
Munich Security Conference: International conference in Germany focusing on security issues.
Halifax International Security Forum: Forum in Canada addressing global security threats.
Doha Forum: Dialogue platform in Qatar exploring global peace, security, and cooperation trends.
Valdai Discussion Club: Russian think tank organizing annual meetings on global politics and economics.