Amman: A scientific conference entitled "Stability in the Arab World 2026-2035: Trends and Influencing Factors" opened in Amman on Monday, attracting former prime ministers, ministers, diplomats, academics, and researchers from several Arab countries. Organized by the Middle East Studies Center-Jordan, the conference aims to assess the state of stability across the Arab world through scientific criteria and develop a realistic map by analyzing its indicators.
According to Jordan News Agency, the conference seeks to study key factors essential for maintaining political, economic, social, security, and geographical stability through collaboration among governments, people, and other influential actors. It will also examine major internal challenges, external threats, opportunities, and drivers affecting stability, aiming to develop a cohesive Arab vision and strategy for achieving lasting stability.
Former Prime Minister Adnan Badran highlighted the rapid political, economic, social, technological, and environmental transformations in the Arab world. He emphasized that strategic security and stability now encompass the ability of states and societies to withstand challenges, adapt, and protect national and pan-Arab interests. Badran proposed building Arab stability on an integrated system involving political and institutional stability, economic security, and advancements in science, technology, and artificial intelligence.
Additionally, Badran called for a new Arab concept of comprehensive security combining state strength, social cohesion, resource security, and independent decision-making. Addressing the challenges through 2035 requires not only confronting threats but also building Arab capacity to anticipate change and turn it into opportunity, he said.
Former Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa stressed the need for a clear Arab vision of the emerging regional order. He called for objectivity in addressing the region's issues and rejected continued attacks on Palestinian territories and Arab countries. Syrian political sociologist Burhan Ghalioun advocated for rebuilding joint Arab action to achieve regional stability and suggested drawing on the European experience to establish a network of Arab economic, defense, and technological interests.
Mohammad Abu Hammour, chairman of the Middle East Studies Center, underscored the centrality of Arab stability for strengthening sovereignty and leadership. He emphasized the importance of comprehensive vision, national integration, and dialogue among governments and elites to achieve stability. Abu Hammour highlighted economic and political reform as avenues to create opportunities for youth and curb unrest.
The conference, directed by Bayan Al-Omari, aims to evaluate the current state of Arab stability and anticipate future challenges. With six consecutive scientific sessions, the conference will discuss stability's concept, threats, opportunities, and an Arab vision for the future. Participants from numerous Arab countries will contribute to these discussions, which will culminate in closing remarks and recommendations.