New Delhi, India — The annual Raisina Dialogue begins in the Indian capital on Thursday, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and technology experts to discuss the future of geopolitics, geo-economics and emerging technologies under the theme “Samskara.”
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Organised by the Observer Research Foundation in partnership with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (India), the three-day conference from March 5 to 7 will examine how technological disruption, strategic competition and economic security are reshaping global politics.
Several senior officials have already arrived in New Delhi for the dialogue, including Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta; D. N. Dhungyel, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Bhutan; and Dhananjay Ramful, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of Mauritius.
Other participants include Barry Faure, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of Seychelles, and Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka.
The chief guest for this year’s dialogue is Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, who arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Focus on technology and strategic competition
Discussions during the conference will explore the growing tension between traditional alliances and what analysts describe as a “technopolar” world, where global influence is increasingly shaped by control over artificial intelligence, semiconductor supply chains and digital infrastructure.
The opening day will focus on the changing nature of global security and the rise of digital-first governance models. Experts will also examine the future of transatlantic security and the evolving role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as European members consider strengthening their defence capabilities amid uncertainties over long-term security commitments.
Another session will highlight India’s Digital Public Infrastructure model and its potential to expand digital inclusion globally.
Climate geopolitics will also feature prominently, with policymakers discussing ways to strengthen climate finance and safeguard green investments from geopolitical tensions.
Security challenges and emerging technologies
On the second day, discussions will shift toward global security challenges and technological competition.
One session will examine deterrence in the Taiwan Strait and the geopolitical implications of dependence on semiconductor supply chains. Experts will also discuss defence production gaps between Western countries and Russia’s wartime industrial mobilisation.
Participants are expected to debate the evolving role of the United Nations Security Council amid increasing unilateral actions by major powers.
Parallel sessions will explore Africa’s demographic rise, Latin America’s role in supplying critical minerals for the AI-driven economy and India’s strategic partnerships with Europe and Russia.
Experts will also address emerging risks related to advanced artificial intelligence, including autonomous systems, cyber vulnerabilities and issues of digital sovereignty.
Focus on connectivity and global economic resilience
The final day will focus on the future global order and economic resilience.
Sessions will discuss maritime security challenges across the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, including threats to undersea communication cables and the use of autonomous maritime systems.
Participants will also deliberate on economic coercion and supply chain security as global trade increasingly intersects with strategic rivalries.
Another key topic will be global connectivity initiatives such as the India‑Middle East‑Europe Economic Corridor, a proposed trade and logistics network linking Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Across the discussions, India is expected to highlight its role as a bridge between developed economies and the Global South while presenting its long-term development vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047,” aimed at transforming the country into a developed nation by the centenary of its independence.
Now in its eleventh edition, the Raisina Dialogue has emerged as one of the world’s leading strategic forums and is often compared with the Munich Security Conference for its growing influence on global policy debates.
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