The Raisina Dialogue 2025, held in New Delhi, featured a critical session on the evolving role of the Global South in global governance amidst rising US assertiveness and the G20 presidency held by South Africa. Experts debated the shifting balance of power and the challenges faced by traditional alliances in accommodating emerging powers.

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• The third day of Raisina Dialogue 2025, held in New Delhi, addressed the shifting dynamics of global power.
• A key session titled “Pole Vaults: The Revanchist West and a Rising South” focused on US exceptionalism and rising global powers.
• Experts debated the changing role of the US in global governance and the challenges of unilateralism under the Trump administration.
• The panel explored the expectations of traditional transatlantic partners and the aspirations of the increasingly confident Global South.
• Discussions were led by key figures such as Alexander Dynkin from Russia, Ebtesam Al-Ketbi from the UAE, and Karim El Aynaoui from Morocco.
• The focus was on how traditional alliances could adapt to a multipolar world and whether the US could embrace emerging powers.
• Dynkin praised recent developments in Russia’s peace negotiations, highlighting strides made under the potential second Trump presidency.
• The panel highlighted Russia’s vision of a multipolar world with China, the US, Russia, and India as the key global players.
• The conversation pointed out the evolving landscape of power dynamics, with Europe not currently seen as a dominant player.
• The session was a crucial part of the ongoing debate about the future of global governance and the evolving role of the Global South in shaping international relations.