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Algeria's Climate Strategy: Balancing Mitigation and Adaptation
Algeria's geographic and climatic diversity make it highly vulnerable to climate change. Situated within the Mediterranean basin—a recognized climate change "hot spot"—the country faces increasing environmental risks that demand urgent action. In response, the Algerian government has developed climate policies centered on both mitigation and adaptation.
Published on Februry 3, 2025
COP29: Climate Finance Breakthroughs and Challenges Ahead
With a central focus on climate finance, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, brought together nearly 200 countries and reached a landmark agreement known as the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG). This agreement aims to provide developing nations with the financial support needed to protect their economies from climate disasters while benefiting from the global clean energy transition.
Published on January 5, 2025
A Crossroads for Climate Leadership
As climate disasters become increasingly frequent and severe—manifesting as devastating wildfires, relentless hurricanes, and record-breaking heat waves—the Trump administration has once again formally announced the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. This decision poses a significant threat to global efforts to address the escalating climate crisis, undermining international collaboration at a critical moment.
Published on January 28, 2025
The New Cold War: Rising Risks and Uncertainties
The rise of China as an economic and geopolitical powerhouse has challenged the dominance of the United States, giving rise to a complex rivalry that extends across various domains. The intensifying rivalry between the United States and China has increasingly drawn other countries into a delicate balancing act.
Published on June 15, 2024
The US-China Rivalry and the Future of Global Trade
Amidst the uncertainties and challenges facing future global trade, it is essential not to overlook the potential consequences of economic decoupling if the geopolitical rivalry between China and the United States escalates further. Thus, understanding these dynamics and preparing for their implications will be key to maintaining stability and promoting growth in the evolving global trade system.
Published on July 11, 2024
The Arab and Muslim community
The Arab and Muslim community in the United States faces several challenges. Some of the key challenges include discrimination and Islamophobia.
GCC states between Beijing’s temptation and Washington’s red lines
As the United States and China reconsider their geopolitical priorities in a world heading towards a multi-polar confrontation, the economic relationship and cooperation between China and the Gulf states are likely to increase competition and tension between these two rivals.
Published on January 28, 2024
