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In these four sections, Khaled Emam & John O’Rourke we explore, among other topics, how both the Westphalian System and what’s currently labeled as the Rules-Based International Order (RBO) have not only failed to prevent genocidal crimes committed by states aga short of their original purpose: deterring or mitigating wars...
![Secretary-General António Guterres (at podium) addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session. “I stand before you in this whirlwind convinced of two overriding truths. First, the state of our world is unsustainable. We can’t go on like this. And second, the challenges we face are solvable […] The Summit of the Future was a first step, but we have a long way to go, “ said the Secretary-General, and urged world leaders to confront three major drivers of unsustainability: A world of impunity; A world of inequality; And a world of uncertainty. “ The Summit of the Future showed that with a spirit of dialogue and compromise, we can join forces to steer our world to a more sustainable path. […] The people of the world are looking to us – and succeeding generations will look back on us. Let them find us on the side of the United Nations Charter … on the side of our shared values and principles … and on the right side of history,” he concluded. The theme for the general debate of the 79th session of the General Assembly is "Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations".](https://khaledemam.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/unnamed-28-1024x626.jpg)
As wars continue to devastate regions like Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Sudan, and Myanmar, the international community faces unprecedented humanitarian challenges. At the Summit of the Future, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future—but does it address the most pressing issues? In this latest blog, Khaled Emam critically examines the...
This article discusses the ongoing disputes surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and its implications for water resource management among Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan. It delves into the complex interplay of developmental aspirations, regional tensions, and the dire need for a collaborative and legally binding framework to ensure equitable...
Nearly 11 months into the Gaza war, Hamas remains undefeated while the humanitarian catastrophe worsens. Israel's goals, as outlined by Netanyahu, include destroying Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza, but these objectives seem unrealistic due to Hamas's strong regional ties and growing public support.
In these four sections, Khaled Emam & John O’Rourke we explore, among other topics, how both the Westphalian System and what’s currently labeled as the Rules-Based International Order (RBO) have not only failed to prevent genocidal crimes committed by states aga short of their original purpose: deterring or mitigating wars...
As wars continue to devastate regions like Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Sudan, and Myanmar, the international community faces unprecedented humanitarian challenges. At the Summit of the Future, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future—but does it address the most pressing issues? In this latest blog, Khaled Emam critically examines the...
This article discusses the ongoing disputes surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and its implications for water resource management among Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan. It delves into the complex interplay of developmental aspirations, regional tensions, and the dire need for a collaborative and legally binding framework to ensure equitable...
Nearly 11 months into the Gaza war, Hamas remains undefeated while the humanitarian catastrophe worsens. Israel's goals, as outlined by Netanyahu, include destroying Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza, but these objectives seem unrealistic due to Hamas's strong regional ties and growing public support.
In these four sections, Khaled Emam & John O’Rourke we explore, among other topics, how both the Westphalian System and what’s currently labeled as the Rules-Based International Order (RBO) have not only failed to prevent genocidal crimes committed by states aga short of their original purpose: deterring or mitigating wars...
As wars continue to devastate regions like Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Sudan, and Myanmar, the international community faces unprecedented humanitarian challenges. At the Summit of the Future, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future—but does it address the most pressing issues? In this latest blog, Khaled Emam critically examines the...
This article discusses the ongoing disputes surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and its implications for water resource management among Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan. It delves into the complex interplay of developmental aspirations, regional tensions, and the dire need for a collaborative and legally binding framework to ensure equitable...
Nearly 11 months into the Gaza war, Hamas remains undefeated while the humanitarian catastrophe worsens. Israel's goals, as outlined by Netanyahu, include destroying Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza, but these objectives seem unrealistic due to Hamas's strong regional ties and growing public support.
In this episode of our podcast, we delve into how youth engage with politics and their impact on shaping public...
The conversation explores the impact of war on the lives of youth in the MENA region, particularly in Palestine and...
Youth Participation is Essential for Sustainable Development and Peacebuilding
