At the high table: On the Raisina Dialogue

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: India’s foreign policy, Issue: Raisina Dialogue

Context: conclusion of the Raisina Dialogue.

Key takeaways:

• Greek Prime Minister highlighted the importance of India Middle East Economic Corridor.
• India’s foreign policy aspirations:
  • Bridging power : a country seeking common ground through a “multi-vector” policy.
  • Vishwamitra : friend of the world.
• A diplomatic success: participation of various ministers from central Asia and Nordic – Baltic countries.
• Minimal presence from South East Asia, Latin America, and even South Asia (excepting Nepal and Bhutan)

“The event projected India as a player rather than a playing field in global issues”.