Christian E. Rieck
On 1 January 2024 four emerging powers – Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates – joined the BRICS, opening a new chapter for the ambitious grouping. It is now seen by some commentators as the epitome of the Global South, a geopolitical alliance to rival the G7 of the West.
Medlir Mema
The UN Summit of the Future represents a significant effort by the international community to address pressing global challenges through enhanced multilateralism and digital governance. This brief examines the summit's focus on establishing frameworks for the responsible development and ethical use of AI, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and accountability in governance. It explores the potential of AI to address climate change, the digital divide, and resource management alongside the risks of exacerbating existing inequalities and environmental challenges.
Gerald Acho
Ever since their independence, several African countries have faced serious and sustained challenges in pursuit of sustainable development, peace, and stability, largely due to recurrent political instability and issues related to peace and security. The establishment of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in the 1960s was considered a fundamental step towards the continent’s integration and development agenda.
