From Tashkent straight to Delhi! 🇮🇳 On September 9, our scientific and educational programme Asian Dialogue — 2026 kicked off in the Indian capital. The programme is organised by the Gorchakov Fund in partnership with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). ✅ This year’s programme focuses on the shifting balance of power and the emergence of a new world order. The participants include young researchers, journalists, analysts and international affairs experts from Russia, India and other Asian countries. The first day featured the opening ceremony, followed by discussions on the transformation of the global system and the role of the Global South. Welcome remarks were delivered by: 🟠Vladimir Ladanov, Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Russia in India; 🟠Sunjoy Joshi, Chairman of the ORF; 🟠Pankaj Saran, former Deputy National Security Adviser of India; 🟠Elena Remizova, Head of the Representative Office of Rossotrudnichestvo in India; 🟠Sergey Orlov, Deputy Executive Director of the Gorchakov Fund. What was on the agenda? ➡️The prospects for a polycentric world order and the role of international organisations ➡️The concept of civilisation-states and the influence of non-state actors on shaping public narratives ➡️The prospects for cooperation between Russia and South Asian countries across various fields Following the expert discussions, participants moved on to the youth track. More discussions, new ideas and a joint search for practical solutions lie ahead as the programme continues! ➡️Find out more on the Fund’s website. #AsianDialogue 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣