Raisina Dialogue 2026

• 09 Mar 2026

Source: PIB 

Why in News?  

The 11^th edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 concluded in New Delhi, marking the landmark launch of the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) to integrate technological innovation with global foreign policy. 

What are the Major Takeaways from Raisina Dialogue 2026? 

• Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative: A new framework was launched to integrate science and technology into foreign policy, focusing on AI governance, semiconductor supply chains, and India’s Digital Public Infrastructure for developing nations. 
• Shift to a Multipolar World: The dialogue acknowledged the rise of a multipolar global order, with the Global South playing a major role in shaping the future international system. 
  • Emerging South-South partnerships and flexible plurilateral groupings are increasingly influencing global governance. 
  • India’s strategic engagement through BRICS, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, and the India-France-UAE (UFI) Trilateral reflects this shift, positioning India as a builder of new partnerships and a key voice of the Global South.  
• Reformed Multilateralism: Strong calls were made to reform the United Nations Security Council to reflect current geopolitical realities, with growing support for India’s permanent membership. 
• Maritime Security Focus: Emphasis was placed on securing global supply chains, undersea communication cables, and maritime routes amid tensions in the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Indo-Pacific. 

Raisina Dialogue 

• Raisina Dialogue: Launched in 2016 by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Raisina Dialogue is named after Raisina Hills in New Delhi, it is organized annually by the MEA in collaboration with Observer Research Foundation (ORF).   
  • It is India’s premier geopolitics and geo-economics conference, comparable to the Munich Security Conference (Germany) and Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue.  
  • The Raisina Dialogue brings together global leaders, policymakers, academics, industry experts, and journalists to address global challenges.  
• Theme for 2026:  "Samskara – Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement," reflecting how civilisations assert their identity, embrace diversity, and progress. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

1. What is the Raisina Dialogue?
The Raisina Dialogue is India’s premier geopolitics and geo-economics conference, organised annually by the Ministry of External Affairs, India in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation.

2. What is the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI)?
It is a new framework aimed at integratingscience, technology, and innovation into foreign policy, focusing on AI governance, semiconductor supply chains, and digital infrastructure cooperation. 

3. Why is Raisina Dialogue significant for India’s foreign policy?
It serves as a global platform for India to engage world leaders, shape global governance debates, and project its strategic vision in geopolitics and geo-economics.

4. What was the theme of Raisina Dialogue 2026?
The theme was“Samskara – Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement,” highlighting how civilizations assert identity, accommodate diversity, and advance collectively. 

UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)  

Prelims 

Q.1 Consider the following pairs: (2020)  

International agreement/set-up : Subject  

1. Alma-Ata Declaration : Healthcare of the people 
2. Hague Convention : Biological and chemical weapons 
3. Talanoa Dialogue : Global climate change 
4. Under2 Coalition : Child rights 

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?  

(a) 1 and 2 only  

(b) 4 only  

(c) 1 and 3 only  

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only  

Ans: (c)