Founded in 1981, the forum stood out for its progressive ideas at a time when populations were largely dependent on oil revenues.

Around the world, some of the most appalling acts go unpunished despite everyone knowing who the perpetrators are. If it continues, we are back in the Dark Ages.

Since the Hamas attacks of 7 October, Israeli officials and pundits have taken to the airwaves, accusing the group of an array of crimes, which Israel is itself committing but to a much worse extent

The victors of conflict have typically evaded accountability for their crimes. South Africa stands out as an exception, showing that post-war societies can move on if justice is distributed equally.

HTS leader al-Jolani walks back treason accusations against group members, but instead of quelling division and animosity, it has had the opposite effect

A weaker China will directly impact the bottom line of global companies but could also provide aspiring markets with opportunities to leverage their own labour forces

As Israel becomes increasingly isolated globally and Biden hardens his stance, Hamas sees the tide of the conflict turning in its favour

Biden's unequivocal support of Israel stands out. Not only did he provide it with massive amounts of financial aid and support, but he is a self-professed and proud Zionist.

US forces on the Syria-Iraq border obstruct Iran's efforts to establish a corridor from Tehran to the Mediterranean. It will try to encourage them to leave by confronting their allies, Syria's Kurds.

China accounts for about 40% of global growth. Any slowdown in its economy will undoubtedly have dramatic global repercussions.

This is especially true in the northwest of the country where 4.1 million people require humanitarian assistance and 3.7 million are food insecure

Army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's refusal to attend an IGAD summit in January casts doubt on the bloc's ability to bring Sudan's warring factions together