The program of the forum

In today's environment, regional security in the Middle East is particularly important, given the region's strategic position, its resource potential, and the complex political situation. Russia's cooperation with Middle Eastern countries in the scientific and technical sphere is becoming a priority in the context of the current geopolitical situation and the need to find new Partners for innovative development. The search for new formats of international cooperation is particularly relevant in the context of the transformation of the global architecture of international relations, in particular, the study of mechanisms for managing science diplomacy as a means of ensuring regional stability and developing mutually beneficial cooperation.

The panel will discuss the mechanisms of science diplomacy and its role in strengthening international cooperation and ensuring stability in the Middle East. Particular attention will be paid to the analysis of existing security threats, tools for scientific interaction, prospects for developing multilateral cooperation, and the potential of science diplomacy as a soft power tool in developing multilateral ties between Russia and Middle Eastern states.

In today's environment, the concept of global governance is particularly important as a response to the challenges facing the international community in the area of rapid technological development and the need to find the most optimal legal approaches to ensuring effective, yet secure, development. Global governance of science is becoming a key tool for addressing transboundary issues that require the joint efforts of various international actors. The development of new forms of interaction between states, international organizations, and scientific communities requires a thorough understanding of global governance mechanisms and their impact on the development of science and international relations. In the context of the transformation of the world order, the study of this issue allows us to identify new opportunities for effectively addressing global problems.

The panel will discuss issues of global governance in the context of the development of science and international scientific activity, including the theoretical foundations of global governance, its main mechanisms, and tools and the possibilities of their use in the scientific field. Particular attention will be paid to the role of various actors in global governance—states, international organizations, scientific communities, and nongovernmental organizations. Discussion will also focus on the impact of globalization on the formation of new models of international scientific cooperation and the challenges of coordinating scientific research at the global level.

The topic "The Impact of Law and Economic Regulation on the Civilizational Choice of Modern States" is relevant for a number of reasons related to global changes in international relations, technological progress, and the need to preserve the cultural identity of states.

With the intensification of integration processes, law and economic regulation are becoming key instruments determining the place of a state in the global system. Globalization erases the boundaries of national jurisdictions, requiring states to adapt their legal systems to international standards while simultaneously preserving their civilizational uniqueness. The legal systems of modern states, while adopting the norms of international law or those of other countries, simultaneously reflect national characteristics. This blending requires a search for balance, simultaneously determining A civilizational choice between preserving one's own identity or dissolving into a globalized world order. States also face the need to choose economic development models that correspond to their civilizational characteristics, for example, necessitating a choice between collectivism and individualism. This choice is complicated by the development of digital technologies, which requires the adaptation of legal systems to new realities. A balance must be struck between stimulating innovation and protecting national interests, including cultural and ethical aspects.

The plenary session will discuss the influence of legal and economic factors on the civilizational choice of modern states, as well as the mechanisms of interaction between the legal system, economic regulation, and the civilizational identity of states in the context of globalization. Particular attention will be paid to how legal norms and economic instruments shape and transform the civilizational characteristics of states and determine their place in the global system. The relationship between national legal traditions and global economic processes will be considered, as well as the challenges of adapting legal systems to changing economic conditions. The following issues will be raised: the relationship between the legal system and civilizational identity identity, the influence of economic regulation on the formation of the state structure, the role of legal mechanisms in the preservation and development of civilizational characteristics, problems of harmonizing national legal systems with global economic trends.

Issues of strategic planning in the legal and economic spheres are becoming of paramount importance for Russia and the Eurasian region. Strategic planning is becoming a key tool for ensuring sustainable development and competitiveness of states in the face of global uncertainty. With economic ties shifting toward the East and South, the importance of developing new approaches to strategic planning in the legal and economic spheres is growing. The panel will discuss the formation of a unified development strategy for the Eurasian space, strengthening integration processes, and creating effective mechanisms for legal regulation of economic relations. This will include the theoretical foundations of strategic planning and its role in ensuring the sustainable development of states and integration associations, as well as a discussion of current trends and prospects for the development of strategic planning in the context of Eurasian integration. The discussion will also focus on the mechanisms for legal regulation of strategic planning, as well as the challenges and contradictions in this area, with the aim of developing solutions. The strategic planning experience of leading Eurasian countries and the potential for its adaptation for Russia will be discussed and compared. Based on the results, proposals will be formulated for improving the strategic planning system, strengthening the legal foundations for economic integration, and increasing the effectiveness of interaction between Eurasian states.

The transformation of the world order and the emergence of a multipolar system of international relations pose challenges for the leading countries of the Eurasian region to develop multilateral cooperation. Trilateral cooperation between Russia, India, and China is becoming a key factor in strengthening regional and global stability. The panel will discuss the growing role of these countries in the global economy and politics and the need to adapt cooperation mechanisms to new legal and economic realities. In the face of global challenges, an analysis of the legal foundations and economic mechanisms for interaction between the three powers is particularly important. The panel will discuss current areas of cooperation between the three countries, mechanisms for coordinating their actions within international organizations, and the specifics of the legal regulation of their interaction. Particular attention will be paid to exploring new forms of economic partnership, including trade and investment cooperation, energy projects, and technology initiatives, as well as to analyzing the challenges and prospects for developing trilateral cooperation, including security issues, countering new threats, and strengthening the multipolar system of international relations.

Recently, the importance of developing cooperation between Russia and Latin American countries has increased. In this context, scientific initiatives and strategic planning are becoming key tools for strengthening bilateral ties and creating new formats for interaction. The panel will discuss the growing need to develop scientific and technical cooperation between Russia and Latin American countries, expanding trade and economic ties, and developing long-term interaction strategies. Current trends in scientific and technical cooperation, key areas of cooperation, and prospects for their development will also be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to exploring new scientific initiatives, mechanisms for implementing joint projects and programs, developing strategic approaches to developing bilateral relations, analyzing existing barriers and opportunities for expanding scientific cooperation, and identifying potential areas for growth in various fields of science and technology.

The rapid development of digitalization and artificial intelligence is becoming a key factor in geopolitical influence and economic growth. Amid global competition for technological advantages, states are actively integrating AI into various spheres, including foreign policy, diplomacy, and international security. This gives rise to new challenges: the need to protect national interests, regulate the ethical and legal aspects of AI use, and develop a multipolar system for governing digital technologies. The fragmentation of international regulation and attempts by individual countries to monopolize technological standards make this problem particularly pressing. The panel will discuss the role of digitalization and artificial intelligence in shaping the national interests of modern states and implementing them in foreign policy, as well as mechanisms for integrating AI into diplomatic practice, economic diplomacy, and international security systems. Challenges related to the ethical aspects of AI use, cybersecurity risks, and the digital divide between developed and developing countries will be analyzed. Particular attention will be paid to the strategies of Eurasian countries and international initiatives (BRICS+, the UN) in regulating AI, as well as the prospects for creating universal international standards and the role of multilateral cooperation in governing global digital technologies.