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Dialog Plans Permanent Virginia Campus to Anchor Elite Off-the-Record Forum

Dialog is negotiating land near Washington to create a year-round venue for confidential policy talks.

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Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
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Overview

  • The group is in advanced talks with property owners in Northern Virginia to secure land for a dedicated campus just outside Washington, D.C.
  • Dialog has entered discussions to acquire at least one smaller membership organization to broaden its elite network.
  • A fall retreat in the Middle East is planned this year and a major gathering is expected next spring.
  • The invite-only forum holds off-the-record sessions limited to around 100 participants and maintains no public website or membership list.
  • By establishing a permanent hub within commuting distance of the capital, Dialog seeks sustained influence over U.S. policy discussions beyond individual administrations.