The label and language of state fragility has become a prominent feature of contemporary international development assistance and multilateral interventions. This paper will provide an overview of the different elements that have gone into the concept of fragility, its meaning, use, and measurement. There are three key points for reflection on the future use of …

While peace agreements are frequently symbolized by handshakes, their implementation and the broader goal of sustaining peace present formidable challenges. Despite the extensive efforts and substantial time invested in negotiations, violence often persists, and peace agreements routinely struggle to be put into action. In these contexts, sustaining peace can seem remote and, at times, insurmountable. …

Arab countries have made great progress in planning large hydrogen projects. The last meeting of the UN Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt and the preparation of the coming one in Abu Dhabi (COP28) have had a highly stimulating effect: Egypt is now ranked as the largest destination for foreign direct …

Qatar witnessed a momentous year in 2022, with the successful organization of the FIFA World Cup. Additionally, the gas price surge caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine resulted in Qatar attaining its highest financial revenues since 2014. As the largest exporter of LNG globally, Qatar’s geopolitical position was bolstered and increased its influence in …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, with the potential to revolutionize nearly every sector from healthcare to transportation. However, AI also raises complex questions about governance, ethics, societal impact, and geopolitical dynamics. As countries around the world develop strategies to capitalize on AI’s opportunities while …

From confronting climate change and extreme forms of poverty to protracted conflict and the erosion of human rights, effective international cooperation represents both a moral and practical imperative. Given these colossal challenges, the coming together of world leaders in New York at this month’s SDG Summit and next year’s Summit of the Future is both …

As AI Systems get rapidly integrated into our daily lives, there is an urgent need to create a governance structure to regulate their deployment and use. The impact of AI on the future of human civilization will potentially be larger than the industrial revolution at the turn of nineteenth century and the information revolution that …