Summary of the English-language Forbes publication
The global economy is in turmoil. The war in Ukraine, the COVID pandemic, the Israel-Hamas conflict and other factors have created a maelstrom of economic uncertainty.
There is a growing sense of dissatisfaction with the current international order. Concerned citizens around the world are questioning the legitimacy of institutions such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization.
These factors create a unique opportunity for countries to harness the power of negotiation to address the challenges facing our planet. Effective and strategic negotiations would help us create a more stable and prosperous future for all.
Here are 10 of the most important negotiations that will shape the world in 2024:
10 Amazon and Salesforce: The likely deal of the year
According to rumors, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Salesforce have been in merger talks for several months. If this were to happen, it would bring together two of the largest and most successful tech companies in the world.
On the one hand, companies would have access to top business tools. On the other hand, there would be virtually no competition. Those who could afford it would have an enormous advantage over those who could not.
9th G20 negotiations that will shape the world
The G20 is an international forum for the world’s 20 largest economies, which account for around 85% of global GDP and two-thirds of the world’s population. Negotiations there have direct consequences for the economic, environmental and social well-being of a large part of the planet.
8 Arms control: The lost race
The US and Russia are the two largest nuclear powers in the world and have a long history of arms control agreements. However, these agreements are under pressure and there is a risk that the two countries will enter into a new arms race.
7. negotiate a more effective WTO
The World Trade Organization (WTO) faces several obstacles in 2024 that could hinder its ability to promote economic growth and prosperity worldwide.
6 North Korea nuclear threat: negotiating with the devil
North Korea’s erratic posturing threatens both regional and global security. The rogue nation continues to test nuclear weapons and has developed a series of missiles that could reach much of the United States.
5 AI regulations: Close the deal before the race is run
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate the world’s progress, but it also carries serious risks. While the public wonders whether AI will cause them to lose their jobs, business leaders are rushing to embrace AI before their competitors do.
4 The US-Iran nuclear deal: Mission Impossible
The fate of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), hangs in the balance in 2024. The Biden administration has made reviving the agreement a priority, but is facing resistance from both Iran and domestic critics.
3 Armenia-Azerbaijan: On the road to peace
Armenia and Azerbaijan, embroiled in a long-running conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, face significant negotiating challenges in the pursuit of peace.
2 Israel-Palestine: A path from terror and destruction to peace?
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing source of instability in the Middle East and there is little hope of a lasting peace agreement in the near future.
1st Russia-Ukraine war
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has had a devastating impact on both countries and led to a serious humanitarian crisis. Several governments imposed sanctions against Russia and provided military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine began before the invasion in February 2022. Since then, both sides have held numerous rounds of talks, both in person and virtually, but have not yet been able to reach an agreement.
Although the road to peace is full of challenges, the international community must strive to de-escalate the conflict and work diplomatically to find a long-term solution for the two neighboring countries.
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