Dr. Aradhana S. Talwar Attends Raisina Dialogue 2025 – India’s Premier Geopolitical Conference

Dr. Aradhana S. Talwar, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Policy, School of Social Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences was selected to attend the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics. The 10th edition, held from March 17 to 19, was themed "Kālachakra – People, Peace, Planet," emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanity, global peace, and environmental sustainability.

Inauguration and Keynote Address
The prestigious event was jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, who delivered the keynote address.

Distinguished Speakers
The Raisina Dialogue 2025 featured influential global leaders, policymakers, and experts, including:

• Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, India
• Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. Director of National Intelligence
• Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways; Information & Broadcasting; Electronics & IT, India
• Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder & Chairman, Infosys, India
• Mr. Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary, India
• Ms. Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost
• Shri N.K. Singh, Chairperson, 15th Finance Commission
• Andrii Sybiha, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ukraine – spoke on Europe's role in global diplomacy
• Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency – provided insights on nuclear security
• Foreign and Defence Ministers from European nations

Key Themes Discussed
The two-and-a-half-day event addressed crucial global issues such as:

• Shifts in U.S. Foreign Policy
• Europe’s Diplomatic Role
• Indo-Pacific Strategies
• Green Finance & Sustainability
• Global Conflict Zones
• India’s Foreign Policy Approach

Global Participation
The 10th Raisina Dialogue saw participation from representatives of 125+ countries, including Ministers, Former Heads of State & Government, Military Commanders, Industry Leaders, Technology Experts, Academicians, Journalists, Scholars & Strategic Affairs Experts, Leading Think Tanks, Valuable Global Insights.

Attending Raisina Dialogue 2025 offered a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into emerging geopolitical trends, India’s strategic role, and pressing global challenges. The event reaffirmed India’s commitment to fostering international dialogue and shaping global governance, peace, and innovation.