Destiny or Destination: Culture, Connectivity and Tourism



As the world becomes more interconnected, countries compete on culture, commerce, and connectivity; tourism has been turned into a complex chessboard for geopolitics and economics. The rise…

Keynote Address -


Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, United States of America



In Focus



Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, United States of America


Moderator: Samir Saran, President, Observer Research Foundation…

The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue was inaugurated on March 17, 2025, in New Delhi, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon jointly presiding over the opening session. The event, themed "Kālachakra …

Compete and Cooperate: Securing the Future

Welcome Remarks: Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary, India

Globalisation is being reshaped by a triad of factors: security concerns and sanctions; economic nationalism; and the search for resilience and trust.…

Thrones and Thorns: Defending the Integrity of Nations

As global power dynamics shift, national sovereignty is being constantly challenged. The UN Charter clearly articulates the principle of non-interference, but recent global events show that this foundational…

At Raisina Dialogue 2025, Nandan Nilekani shares his bold vision for India's startup ecosystem—predicting that the country will be home to 1 million startups by 2035. In this wide-ranging conversation, he discusses digital public infrastructure, the future…

​In her address at the Raisina Dialogue 2025, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard emphasized the enduring strength of the India-U.S. partnership and highlighted President Trump's commitment to achieving peace through realism and pragmatism.…

​In this insightful session from the Raisina Dialogue 2025, Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates, shares his comprehensive blueprint for achieving regional stability in the Middle East. Emphasizing the importance…

Commisars and Capitalists: Politics, Business and New World Order

Business and geopolitical imperatives are reshaping global trade, finance, and digital landscapes. Like-minded governments, along with their partners in finance and the private sector, are…

The Big Picture: The World in 50 Minutes

This session invites a diverse and eclectic group of leaders, thinkers, and trailblazers to offer their perspectives on the world of tomorrow. With bold questions and candid insights, this session will explore the…

In this candid conversation, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar speaks on India’s evolving role as a voice of pragmatism in a turbulent world. From surprising shifts in global power dynamics to India’s position on the Ukraine conflict, Dr. Jaishankar…

In this candid conversation, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar speaks on India’s evolving role as a voice of pragmatism in a turbulent world. From surprising shifts in global power dynamics to India’s position on the Ukraine conflict, Dr. Jaishankar…

Deepwater Perils: Securing Trade Through Red Zones

Scene Setter: Mara Motherway, Vice-President, Strategy and Business Development, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, United States of America

Threats emanating from state and non-state actors are increasingly…

Climate Action Without Currency: Politics & Reform of Multilateral Finance

How can multilateral finance respond to the climate crisis? Some advocate green priorities for the existing framework, including multilateral development banks; while others argue…

When Economics is Political

Uncertainty abides about the path of growth over the next few years: Tariff wars, capital flight and the weaponisation of finance and trade complicate any prognosis. India is an island of stability and development; but what of…

The Iran Factor: Crisis, Convergence, Competition

The attack by Hamas on Israel in October 2023 and the muscular response that followed is reshaping what was already a fast-changing extended Middle East. The foreign policy aims of many countries, including…