From global think tanks
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Today’s about : Ethiopia-Somaliland, Gulf, ITLOS-Climate Obligations, Davos 2025
Ethiopia – Somaliland
(Umang Bhansali – Vivekananda International Foundation)
The African continent grapples with numerous challenges, including political instability, economic challenges, and social unrest. Conflicts over resources, ethnic tensions, and governance issues exacerbate inequalities across the continent. In such a scenario, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) brokered between Somaliland and Ethiopia has ignited a political storm in the Horn of Africa. – Uncertainties Across the Horn of Africa: How the Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU is Reshaping the Region | Vivekananda International Foundation
Gulf
(Armen Kherlopian, Neel Vohra – Observer Research Foundation)
The global internet backbone relies heavily on submarine cables, which form an intricate web of physical connectivity under oceans and seas. These cables, while enabling high-speed internet access worldwide, remain vulnerable to accidental cuts, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions. For regions like the Gulf, with its own share of such tensions, this internet dependency poses significant risks to economic and social stability, underscoring the pressing need for resilient and reliable connectivity. – Harnessing Satellite Internet for Resilient Digital Connectivity in the Gulf
ITLOS – Climate Obligations
(Nishant Sirohi – Observer Research Foundation)
The 2024 advisory opinion issued by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), recognising GHG emissions as marine pollution, marks a pivotal intersection in maritime and climate governance. The opinion, while non-binding, establishes legal obligations for states to mitigate climate-induced marine impacts, including acidification, warming, and sea-level rise. It emphasises due diligence, transboundary impact assessments, and adherence to the principle of ‘common but differentiated responsibilities’. The opinion holds important implications for developing states, presenting both challenges and opportunities to align sustainability goals with climate commitments. By bridging the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and broader climate frameworks like the Paris Agreement, ITLOS advances international legal norms and sets a precedent for future climate litigation. This brief analyses these implications, focusing on India and other Global South nations – Redefining Horizons: ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Obligations
Davos 2025
(Muhammad Yunus, Klaus Schwab – WEF)
A Conversation with Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh – Programme > World Economic Forum Annual Meeting | World Economic Forum
(Joyeeta Gupta, Mindahi Crescencio Bastida Munoz – WEF)
The stark realities of our changing planet reveal the urgent need to improve biodiversity, protect water systems and optimize resource use. This session explores new data to highlight opportunities for business to contribute to protecting and restoring nature, sustaining hydrological cycles and securing a just and resilient future for all. The Global Situation Space combines NASA time-lapse satellite imagery and geospatial and econometric data with predictive modelling. – Programme > World Economic Forum Annual Meeting | World Economic Forum
(Mirek Dušek, Alexander Schallenberg, Samer S. Khoury, Abdulatif Rashid, Bronwen Maddox – WEF)
Recent events in Syria have added to the already complex dynamics in the Middle East. As these changes ripple across countries economically and geopolitically, what will be the regional and global impacts? – Programme > World Economic Forum Annual Meeting | World Economic Forum
(Martina Cheung, Gillian R. Tett, John Doyle, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Kashim Shettima – WEF)
The Global Risks Report 2025 highlights an increasingly volatile landscape, marked by accelerating geopolitical, technological and environmental challenges. As risks evolve across short, medium and long-term horizons, how can global leaders prepare for emerging threats and build resilience against shocks? – Programme > World Economic Forum Annual Meeting | World Economic Forum
(Ricardo Hausmann, Juliet Mann, Tan Chong Meng, Helene Budliger Artieda, Tshering Tobgay – WEF)
Small advanced economies have an outsized impact on the global stage despite their populations and geographic size. From driving technological innovation to pioneering ways for sustainable development, these nations are charting the way forward for the global economy. What lessons can be drawn from these economies in applying their strategies globally to meet the challenges of tomorrow? – Programme > World Economic Forum Annual Meeting | World Economic Forum
(Achim Steiner, Ngaire Woods, Tony Blair, Maryam Al Hammadi, Thomas Siebel, Cina Lawson – WEF)
Governments are under pressure to modernize as outdated systems strain to meet the needs of an increasingly digital society – a $10 trillion opportunity. Cutting-edge technologies can transform public services and enhance citizen engagement. Given current fiscal tightening and high levels of debt, how can governments leapfrog the investment challenge, shifting from bureaucracy to agility? – Programme > World Economic Forum Annual Meeting | World Economic Forum
(Kathleen Kingsbury, Edgars Rinkēvičs, Sir John Chipman, Kimberly Budil – WEF)
Nuclear threats are ever more present, with growing posturing from major powers and the proliferation of weapons. Amid rapid shifts in national nuclear programmes, how will the world confront these challenges and is there an opportunity for renewed commitments to non-proliferation? – Programme > World Economic Forum Annual Meeting | World Economic Forum
(John Steenhuisen, Stéphane Bancel, John-Arne Røttingen, Liza Korsten, Shyam Bishen, David Knibbe, Celeste Saulo – WEF)
Research indicates that 3.6 billion people live in areas highly susceptible to climate change and, by 2050, the climate crisis could cause $1.1 trillion in extra costs to healthcare systems around the globe. How is the resilience of key sectors to climate change being measured and how are key actors responding to safeguard public health? – Programme > World Economic Forum Annual Meeting | World Economic Forum
(Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, Sally Davies, Michael Sen, Orazio Schillaci, Magdalena Skipper – WEF)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), often termed the “silent pandemic”, is exacerbated by market failures in the development of new antibiotics and is projected to cost the global economy up to $100 trillion by 2050. This crisis is driven by insufficient incentives for the pharmaceutical industry, from low sales volumes to uncertain returns on investment. How can innovative financing models be leveraged to close this gap and preserve life-saving medicines? – Programme > World Economic Forum Annual Meeting | World Economic Forum
