Algiers summit fails to paper over the cracks in Arab unity

Outlet: Arab News

Language: English

Abstract: The 31st Arab League summit in Algiers failed to deliver transformative shifts, highlighting the region's deep-seated divisions and challenges. While Algiers aimed to enhance Arab unity, the summit mostly centered on rhetoric rather than actionable solutions. Amid economic turmoil and geopolitical tensions, joint action remains elusive, with the focus largely on symbolic gestures rather than meaningful reforms. The summit's declaration and ministerial conference resolutions highlighted the league's struggle to address pressing issues, reflecting a broader reluctance to prioritize collective interests over national agendas. As a result, the league's relevance remains questionable to many in the Arab world, particularly the youth, who view it as a relic of the past rather than a force for meaningful change.

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