Manama Dialogue

News: Recently, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar attended the 20th IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. Manama Dialogue Explained.

About the Manama Dialogue

• Manama Dialogue is an annual global security and geopolitical summit held in Bahrain.
• It was initiated in 2004.
• The Dialogue is organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies in collaboration with Bahrain’s Ministry of External Affairs.
• It provides a platform for national leaders, ministers, policy makers, and strategic thinkers to address the most pressing regional security issues.
• 2024 Theme was “Middle East Leadership in Shaping Regional Prosperity and Security”.
• It invites participants from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and Latin America.

About International Institute for Strategic Studies  International think tank which focuses on defence and security issues.  Established in 1958  Headquartered in London  Provides strategic advice and analysis on issues related to global security, political risk and military conflict.