Fourth Conference of Global Intelligence and Security Chiefs

Recently, the fourth conference of global intelligence and security chiefs was hosted by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

About the Conference

• Held a day before the Raisina Dialogue (March 17–19, 2025), India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-strategy.
• Organizers:
  • Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).
  • National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
• Model: Inspired by the Munich Security Conference and Shangri-La Dialogue.
• Participants: Over 28 attendees from around 20 countries, including:
  • Five Eyes Alliance: U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K.
  • Other countries: Russia, Japan, Thailand, and France.

Key Agenda

• Counterterrorism: Focus on intelligence-sharing mechanisms to combat global terrorism.
• Indo-Pacific Cooperation: Strengthening collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Global Challenges: Addressing transnational issues like immigration, extradition, and narcotics.
• Transnational Crimes: Tackling organized crime, terror funding, and drug trafficking.
• Global Security: Enhancing global security frameworks and intelligence-sharing protocols.

Significance for India

• Counterterrorism: Intelligence-sharing on transnational crimes and terrorism is a priority for India.
• Diplomatic Reset: Participation of Canadian spy chief Daniel Rogers indicates efforts to improve India-Canada relations after the Nijjar case.
• Indo-Pacific Focus: Emphasis on Indo-Pacific cooperation aligns with India’s strategic interests in the region.
• Global Leadership: Hosting such a high-profile conference underscores India’s growing role in global security and intelligence.

About Raisina Dialogue

• Origin of Name: “Raisina Dialogue” is derived from Raisina Hill, a New Delhi seat of the Government of India & the Presidential Palace, Rashtrapati Bhavan. 
• It is India’s flagship conference on Geopolitics and Geoeconomics, 
• Hosted by: the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Ministry of External Affairs, GoI.
• It is held annually, First Session Held in 2016.
• The 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue will be held from 17-19 March, 2025.
• Objective: To share unique perspectives, concerns, and experiences that are essential for charting important pathways, building consensus, and strengthening communities for our common future.
• Organized on the lines of : 
  • Shangri La Dialogue (takes place annually in Singapore)  
  • Munich Security Conference (the 60th edition of which took place recently in February 2024)
• Conference Structure: 
• • It is a multi-stakeholder, cross-sectoral discussion, involving global policymakers like heads of states, cabinet ministers, and local government officials. 
  • It also includes major private sector executives, media members, and academia.