ICGER Launches Its 2024 Annual Geopolitical Report: In-Depth Analysis and Forward-Looking Insights
On Friday, February 21, 2025, the ICGER published its 2024 Annual Geopolitical Report at the Mövenpick Hotel in Beirut. ICGER President Dr. Mohammad Walid Youssef, Beirut MP Ibrahim Mneimneh, and representatives of MPs Faisal Karami and Taha Naji attended the launch, as well as a host of political figures, academics, researchers, and members of the center’s team.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Imad Ghannoum opened the ceremony and praised the team’s efforts under Dr. Youssef’s leadership in producing what he described as “the first of its kind in the Middle East.” Ghannoum emphasized that the report not only documents the major geopolitical developments of 2024, but also offers rigorous analytical insights and forecasts for 2025 and beyond.
A Strategic Vision
Ms. Farah Nassif, ICGER’s GM, delivered the center’s keynote address, stressing its mission to become a globally recognized hub for strategic research and analysis. “We aim to provide thorough, scientifically grounded analysis based on rigorous, objective methodologies,” Nassif stated.
She added: “Our core goal is to equip decision-makers and the geopolitical research community with deep insights and reliable data, enabling them to navigate the complexities of today’s world and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. This contributes to designing effective policies that promote security, stability, and sustainable development.”
Nassif concluded by affirming the center’s commitment to remaining a beacon of objective analysis and a platform for ideas that advance peace, prosperity, and progress regionally and globally.
A short documentary followed, offering an overview of ICGER’s work and its president, highlighting the center’s mission and strategic goals.
Session One: Regional Developments
The first panel, moderated by ICGER’s editorial director Hassan Hashem, featured presentations from the center’s geopolitical team. Ms. Housniya Al-Jubayli, head of the Geopolitical Department and MENA Division, provided a detailed overview of the region’s key developments in 2024, emphasizing the importance of consolidating these insights into a single report to serve as a reference for policy and strategic orientation.
Additional presentations were delivered by regional division heads: Reem Atoui (Sub-Saharan Africa), Albert Bou Khalil (Europe), Haneen Jarkas (Asia and Oceania), and Amal Hussein (the Americas).
Session Two: Theoretical Frameworks and Projections
The second session, moderated by Dr. Ghannoum, featured a presentation by Dr. Mohammad Walid Youssef. He outlined the mathematical models and formulas developed to help interpret global political dynamics and showcased visual analyses of data trends from the past year.
Dr. Youssef also offered a geopolitical reading of developments in the Middle East, East Asia, and the United States, highlighting potential implications for 2025 and the years ahead.
The event concluded with a lively open-floor discussion between the audience and Dr. Youssef.
