The text and edges of “Davos 1”; From genocide in Gaza to the challenge of artificial intelligence and climate change

Mehr News, International Group, Hassan Shokohi Nasab: The World Economic Forum (WEF), often known as the “Davos” summit, is one of the most important annual gatherings of world leaders, Thinkers and influencers. This summit, which is held in Davos, Switzerland, provides a platform to address the most important global issues.

The fifty-fifth annual meeting of this forum, which will be held from Monday, January 20, 2025 (1st Bahman 1403), with the slogan “Cooperation for the age of intelligence” and with the presence of senior government officials and The private sector of the countries of the world was held for five days in the city of Davos, Switzerland.

The history and achievements of 50 years of Davos

The history of the Davos Summit dates back to 1971, when it was founded by the Swiss-German professor Klaus Schwab. Originally known as the “European Management Summit”, this summit began with the aim of bringing together European business leaders to discuss management practices.

Schwab, who was also present at the 2025 Davos Summit, as a professor of business at the University of Geneva, believes that the consensus of political and economic leaders can provide the world for a better life.

In the mid-1970s, the forum expanded its scope to include political, economic, and intellectual leaders from around the world. In 1987, it was renamed the World Economic Forum to reflect its more global scope. Over the decades, the summit has become a center for high-level discussions on topics such as economic inequality, technological advances, climate change, and geopolitical crises.

Regarding the world’s historic achievements in Davos, it should be noted that while the summit may serve as a focal point for global elites, these meetings are still It is considered a unique platform for global discussions and has significant achievements during its 50-year history.

For example, in 1988, an agreement known as the “Davos Declaration” was signed at this meeting, according to which two countries, Turkey and Greece, were on the brink of conflict. They retreated armed.

In 1992, Nelson Mandela and “F. W. Klerk’, the then president of South Africa, made their first joint appearance together on the international stage in Davos, which was certainly an important step towards ending apartheid. The following year, both of them received the Nobel Peace Prize.

The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi) was also launched in Davos in 2000 and has since improved access to vaccines for millions.

Text and margins of the 2025 “Davos” summit

A. Important and main issues raised in the meeting

The 2025 Davos meeting addressed important issues that were very important from the perspective of global challenges and potential opportunities;

– The genocide of the Zionist regime in Gaza; In this meeting, the issue of the crimes of the Zionist regime in Gaza was discussed and various topics were discussed in this meeting. The context was raised. “Mohammad Javad Zarif”, strategic vice president of Iran, emphasized in his speech that Palestinian resistance will continue as long as the occupation and crimes of this regime continue. He stated: “If you want to stop the resistance, you must stop the occupation.”

Also, the presence of “Ishaq Herzog”, the president of the Zionist regime, in this summit was accompanied by critical reactions. Swiss prosecutors announced that they are investigating multiple complaints against Herzog for allegedly inciting genocide and crimes against humanity in Gaza. These complaints were presented by NGO groups and accused Herzog of playing an active role in the ideological justification of genocide and war crimes in Gaza. These developments show the attention of the international community to the crimes committed by the Zionist regime in Gaza and the efforts to respond to these actions in international forums.

– Artificial intelligence and its impact on the future of the world; Another prominent topic was artificial intelligence and its impact on the future of the world. . Significant developments in this field have brought many concerns and hopes. On the one hand, the use of artificial intelligence can help solve environmental problems through data analysis and predicting natural disasters. On the other hand, the risks of widespread unemployment due to automation and the lack of global laws to control the use of this technology are serious challenges.

– Climate change; In this summit, climate change also had a special place. Industrialized countries continue to face severe criticism from developing countries and environmental activists. Promises have been made about reducing carbon emissions and investing in renewable energy, but many do not see these commitments as enough. Crises such as ongoing droughts and floods, especially in the more vulnerable regions of the world, have made the need for urgent action even more apparent.

-Gift between rich and poor countries; The issue of economic gap between rich and poor countries was also one of the key topics. Increasing inequality in the distribution of wealth and access to economic opportunities has led to heated debates on how to distribute resources fairly and reform global financial structures. The representatives of the developing countries demanded changes in the international financial system and better access to financial resources for sustainable development.

– Geopolitical developments; In the field of geopolitics, the summit focused on tensions between world powers. The relationship between China and the US and its impact on the world economy was one of the topics discussed. In addition, the war in Ukraine and the resulting energy crisis brought serious concerns. Many believe that these geopolitical issues directly affect the global economy and stability and require more cooperation between governments.

Overall, Davos 2025 focused more than ever on the complexities of today’s world. Although proposals were made to solve some of these challenges, questions still remain about the effectiveness of this summit and the practical implementation of its decisions.

b. Controversial and controversial edges

– Bold presence and controversial absences; French President, British Prime Minister and German Chancellor are prominent participants of the summit were On the other hand, US President Donald Trump preferred to stay inside the country and sent the Treasury Secretary to the summit in his place and gave a video speech at the Davos meeting yesterday Thursday from the White House.

In his virtual speech at the 2025 Davos summit, Trump emphasized that US economic policies should focus on restoring manufacturing jobs, reducing dependence on China, and strengthening domestic industries. . He strongly criticized globalization and considered it a factor in weakening the economy of the American middle class. Trump also asked NATO member countries to pay a greater share of their defense costs and emphasized that global security should not be solely on the shoulders of American taxpayers. Saudi Arabia and OPEC have called for lower oil prices, arguing that the move could help ease geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine war. He also called for an increase in foreign investments in America and announced that the United States is ready to provide special conditions for international investors to strengthen its economy.

Mohammed Javad Zarif, strategic vice president of our country, also traveled from Iran to Switzerland with the official invitation of the World Economic Forum to participate in the 55th Davos Summit. The presence of “Ishaq Herzog”, the president of the Zionist regime, in this summit, after 15 months of the genocide of the Zionists in the Gaza Strip, was accompanied by critical reactions.

The absence of important Chinese officials was another important aspect of this summit; The weak presence of the Chinese delegation is due to recent tensions with the West, as well as domestic focus on economic growth after strict policies Corona was noticed.

– Protests and foreign fringes; At the same time as the summit was held, various groups gathered outside the venue. Environmental activists criticized the incomplete policies of industrialized countries in dealing with climate change and displayed the most symbolic protests.

– Internal challenges of the summit; Some of the attendees criticized the reduction of the effectiveness of Davos in solving global crises and raised the question whether this Does the summit really offer solutions to problems or has it become merely a place for symbolic dialogue and behind-the-scenes lobbying?

All in all, Davos 2025 ended with many challenges left unanswered. Although some agreements were reached on the development of green technology and cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, key issues such as economic inequality and climate change are still under the shadow of uncertainty.

In the end, the question comes to mind, will this summit become a path for serious changes or will it remain a place to repeat discussions without practical action?