Kashmir I March 18, 2025 – The Raisina Dialogue 2025, a premier global forum on geopolitics and international relations, hosted an engaging panel titled “Thrones and Thorns: Defending the Integrity of Nations” . The discussion featured prominent figures, including former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt, Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, Emirati writer Dubai Abulhoul, and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
The conversation centered on the challenges of maintaining national sovereignty in an interconnected world. Jaishankar called for a reimagined world order—one that is not only effective but also equitable. He urged global leaders to reflect on the successes and shortcomings of the international system over the past eight decades, spotlighting issues like economic disparities, security threats, and multilateral cooperation.
Held under the aegis of the Observer Research Foundation and India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the Raisina Dialogue continues to address pressing global governance questions. The 2025 edition, running from March 17-19, reinforces India’s role in shaping diplomatic discourse amid rising geopolitical tensions and calls for systemic reform.