Ideas of India 2026: The fifth edition of ABP Network’s Ideas of India Summit opened on 27–28 February 2026 with a sharp focus on the theme “The New World Order.” As India looks ahead to 2047 the centenary of its independence the summit is examining how the country can navigate an increasingly volatile global environment while strengthening self-reliance and sustaining economic growth.
A central session explored a pressing question: where is the New World Order headed? Conversations on global order frequently centre on three flashpoints Europe, East Asia and the Middle East. With wars dragging on, alliances shifting and economic insecurity rising, speakers debated whether the international system is entering an era without clear rules.
During the discussion, renowned political scientist John J. Mearsheimer offered a stark assessment of current trends. Reflecting on emerging power rivalries and institutional fragility, he remarked, “Situation is going to get worst with time.”
John J. Mearsheimer added, "When talking about the world order, focus often, falls on Europe, east asia and middle east."
Mearsheimer, the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, has long written on great power politics and security competition. His intervention at the summit underscored concerns that intensifying geopolitical rivalries particularly involving the United States, China and Europe may deepen instability rather than restore balance.
The session also featured Chinese scholar Yan Xuetong and international politics expert Monica Duffy Toft, who examined how leadership, morality and power intersect in shaping the emerging order.
Moderated by Shashi Tharoor, the panel analysed Indo-US ties within this broader churn. As global equations evolve, India’s strategic recalibration has become central to conversations on the future balance of power.
Speakers highlighted that leadership today demands more than military or economic strength. It also requires credibility, stable alliances, and the ability to adapt to rapid structural change. The debate suggested that the world may not be entirely without rules, but those rules are being rewritten in real time.
The fifth edition of the Ideas of India Summit, hosted by ABP Network, commenced today on February 27–28, 2026, bringing together an influential mix of policymakers, global strategists, industry leaders and cultural icons. The two-day summit aims to examine India’s journey so far while charting its course toward 2047, when the country will mark 100 years of independence.
With the theme “The New World Order,” this year’s edition will spotlight India’s evolving role in a rapidly transforming geopolitical and economic landscape. As the nation approaches its centenary milestone, discussions are expected to focus on self-reliance, economic transformation, grassroots narratives, and India’s growing global influence.
Viewers can watch the Ideas of India 2026 summit live on the ABP Live website at news.abplive.com. The event will also be streamed on the network’s official YouTube channel and Facebook page. Additionally, audiences can visit the dedicated microsite, www.abpideasofindia.com, for live coverage and updates.
