Overview
The Yerevan Dialogue 2025 forum will be held on May 26-27, 2025 in Yerevan, Armenia.
The inaugural edition of the Yerevan Dialogue, held last year, proved to be a valuable, inclusive and effective platform for addressing the key challenges of our time. In 2025, the forum will focus more deeply on global issues, including intensifying geopolitical tensions, rising economic uncertainties, the loss of biodiversity and AI’s transformative yet complex implications.
The Yerevan Dialogue 2025 will once again serve as a platform to unite a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including policymakers, academics, civil society, and the private sector to discuss and develop solutions to the global challenges we face today.
This year’s forum is organized around six main topics:
- Peace and Security Dilemmas
- Global Geopolitical Trends
- Tendencies in the EU and Its Neighbourhood
- Green Development
- Connectivity: Trade and Transportation
- AI Politics
Peace and Security Dilemmas: As global and regional security challenges intensify, the manner in which peace is communicated assumes a pivotal role in shaping stability. The multifaceted challenges of maintaining peace and security encompass geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and evolving power dynamics. Emerging economies possess the potential to navigate significant power rivalries, adopt proactive foreign policies, and resolve interstate conflicts without the support of robust international institutions.
Global Geopolitical Trends: Globalization is undergoing a transformation in an era characterized by the emergence of multipolarity, intensified great power competition, and the increasing influence of regional alliances. The evolving global order, influenced by economic, technological, and environmental factors, is reshaping power structures. The redefining of relationships between major powers and regions is underway, while simultaneously emphasizing the role of smaller states in shaping the future of global governance. The impact of emerging economies and their growing influence on diplomacy, trade, and conflict resolution is already evident.
Tendencies in the EU and Its Neighbourhood: Ensuring security and stability while simultaneously bolstering democracy remains a paramount objective for numerous countries within the Eastern Neighborhood of the European Union, despite encountering a multitude of challenges. These include threats to sovereignty and independence, migration, endeavors aimed at maintaining cohesion amidst divergent national interests, and while fostering sustainable development in its partnerships. The European Union’s role in promoting security and democracy, as well as its internal dynamics and engagement with neighboring regions, are key aspects of this.
Green Development: The global biodiversity loss rate is estimated to be at least 100 times higher than the natural background extinction rate, posing an existential threat to humanity. Therefore, the global transition to sustainable and environmentally friendly economic practices becomes increasingly crucial. Climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, and balancing ecological and economic priorities necessitate innovative solutions, international cooperation, and the role of climate finance in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The upcoming COP17 in Armenia will focus on implementing conservation plans and addressing biodiversity loss.
Connectivity: Trade and Transportation: The rapidly evolving global trade landscape necessitates unprecedented levels of interconnectedness and cooperation. Cross-border trade, services, and people have been the driving force behind the global economy for decades, fueling growth, innovation, and prosperity. Nevertheless, challenges such as structural impediments, politically motivated barriers, and inadequate infrastructure impede trade competitiveness and hinder regional cooperation. While enhanced infrastructure and digital trade can bolster trade competitiveness and deepen regional integration, the role of connectivity in fostering regional and global economic growth is of paramount importance.
AI Politics: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our daily lives, presenting both transformative opportunities and profound challenges. In the political sphere, AI is reshaping governance, security, and economic systems, while also raising critical ethical and societal concerns. Data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the potential for AI to exacerbate inequality underscore the urgency of establishing robust ethical frameworks to ensure that AI benefits all of humanity. There is a growing demand for regulating AI, ensuring its ethical use, and harnessing technology for inclusive development.
