Raisina Dialogue 2025: What’s on the agenda, issues expected to make headlines, speaker list and more

The story so far: A month after this year’s explosive Munich Security Conference, where U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance put Europe on notice, Delhi is set to host the annual Raisina Dialogue from March 17-19, where U.S. President Donald Trump’s seismic foreign policy shifts are expected to be the big conversation points again. However, a big contingent from the U.S. is expected to take the centre stage, given the twists and turns in American policy under Mr. Trump — from the Ukraine war, the talks with Russia, the new tariff regime that threatens ties between the U.S. and countries around the world, including India, the U.S.’ fraying relations with its NATO and European allies, uncertainty around the U.S.’s Indo-Pacific policy, and new statements on China and Taiwan. Amidst the turmoil, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is leading a team to Delhi for an intelligence chiefs’ conference at the weekend hosted by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, and will speak at the Raisina Dialogue. Apart from Ms. Gabbard, the Special Assistant to U.S. President Trump and National Security Council official, Ricky Gill, and Senior Counsellor to Mr. Trump, James Carafano, who was a key figure behind the Republican campaign document “Project 2025”, are also listed as speakers and are expected to defend the U.S.’ moves.