Dhiraj Singh

This month I had the wonderful opportunity to be a speaker at the 2nd World Public Assembly in Moscow. Standing before a diverse gathering of global thinkers, policymakers and change-makers, I was reminded of the immense power of public diplomacy and open dialogue in navigating today’s complex geopolitical expanse. The WPA served as a platform for addressing global challenges, fostering cross-cultural understanding and exploring innovative solutions through what a fellow speaker called the spirit of 'Ubuntu'. With delegates from all over the world During the panels and interactive sessions, several core themes resonated strongly across all delegations: The Power of Public Diplomacy: True global progress relies heavily on building bridges between people, academic institutions and civic organizations, rather than depending solely on formal state channels. Beyond the formal presentations, the true magic of the World Public Assembly happened in the spaces in between. The one-on-one...