ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)

As part of its tour of Russia, TRENDS Research & Advisory participated in the forum - “Greater Eurasian Partnership: Development Strategy” - through its physical office in Russia, held by the International Organisation for Eurasian Cooperation (IOEC) in Moscow.

The forum witnessed the participation of more than 130 academic speakers from 55 countries, among them Pankin Aleksandr, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

In the forum’s opening session, Dr. Mohammed Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, said think tanks and research centres play a developmental role in shaping the future and building cross-border strategic partnerships, including the Greater Eurasian Partnership.

He emphasised that the world is experiencing rapid transformations and is becoming increasingly intertwined and complex at various levels.

Dr. Al-Ali explained that, considering these transformations, the importance of think tanks has grown, transcending their role as mere research entities. They are now strategic bridges connecting decision-makers in governments, the business sector, and academic institutions. They represent platforms that facilitate creative interaction between visions and experiences, transforming ideas into actionable policies.

TRENDS is keen to enhance its role as a platform for knowledge exchange and building trust by providing evidence-based analyses, scientific foundations, methodologies, and approaches based on accurate data.

The CEO of TRENDS noted that the Greater Eurasian Partnership, with its various political and economic dimensions, has become one of the 21st century’s most ambitious projects. In an increasingly competitive and polarised world, this partnership seeks to reshape interactions between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, particularly as their relations now extend beyond economic and trade exchanges.

“For this partnership to succeed in achieving its ambitious goals, a solid knowledge base must support every step of its construction and development. This is where think tanks come in, as knowledge institutions and effective tools for guiding strategies and analysing global trends,” he added.