The International Security Forum began in the Moscow region on May 26, 2024, to address global security challenges [1], [2].
The event serves as a platform for Russia to showcase its defense-industry technologies and engage in high-level diplomatic dialogue during a period of significant geopolitical tension.
Organized under the auspices of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, the forum features a variety of diplomatic and technical activities [1], [2]. These include thematic sessions, conferences, round-tables, and both bilateral and multilateral talks [1], [2]. In addition to the diplomatic meetings, the event includes outdoor exhibitions of armaments and defense technologies [1], [2].
Attendance for the forum is extensive. Reports indicate that representatives from 155 countries and 26 international organizations were invited to participate [1]. Other estimates suggest that over 180 global delegations are expected to attend the proceedings [3].
The forum is scheduled to run from May 26 to May 29, 2024 [2]. The gathering aims to tackle a broad spectrum of global challenges through these structured interactions and technology displays [2].
“Representatives from 155 countries and 26 international organizations”
The scale of the International Security Forum, particularly the invitation of over 150 countries, suggests Russia's effort to maintain and expand its diplomatic and military influence despite ongoing international sanctions and isolation from Western powers. By combining high-level security talks with arms exhibitions, the Russian Federation is positioning itself as both a geopolitical mediator and a primary supplier of defense technology to the Global South.
