Defence Current Affairs: Raisina Dialogue 2020

By Naveen Singh|Updated : January 21st, 2020

The Raisina Dialogue took place from 14 to 16 January 2020. This dialogue is the annual global conference on geopolitics and geo-economics hosted by India.PM Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the dialogue. 

Organized by:

The conference was held by the Foundation for Observer Research in cooperation with the Government of India's Ministry of External Affairs.

Aim:

The dialogue aims at finding solutions, recognizing possibilities and providing stability to a century that has undergone two eventful decades. Navigating the Alpha Century is the theme of The Raisina Dialogue 2020.

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Highlights:

The conference included intensive deliberations with over 80 sessions and panel discussions on topics including The India Way: Preparing for a Century of Growth and Contest, Universal Norms: Street Power in 21st Century Diplomacy, Hacking Democracy: Defending Pluralism in the Digital Age Competing Nationalisms, Cracks on the Roof of the World: Growth, Stability and Assault Rifles in the Heart of Asia.

The dialogue covered 5 thematic pillars namely:

1. State-Individual relationship in the age of digital communities and cyberspace. 

2. Debate on the global trading architecture, economic and military power

3. Role of technologies in determining political

4. Global development agenda 

5. Nationalist impulses challenging global institutions and collective action

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Raisina Dialogue

  • The Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference committed to tackling the world's most challenging issues.
  • Global leaders in politics, business, media and civil society discuss cooperation on a wide array of relevant international policy issues.
  • The dialogue is structured as a multi-stakeholder, cross-sectoral discussion involving heads of state, cabinet ministers and officials from local government, as well as senior executives from the private sector and media.

Significance of the dialogue

  • The Raisina Dialogue has gained an enviable global profile which unites the world's best strategic thinkers.
  • In the Raisina Dialogue, the synergies and alliances reflect the deliberative ethos of India, as well as its international credibility and convening strength.
  • The dialogue has evolved along with the diplomatic profile of India, and will set the tone for this year's intense diplomatic engagement.

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