Sohair Salam Saber, President
Lady Sohair Salam Saber is a globally recognized leader in geopolitics, international dispute resolution, and strategic diplomacy. As the President of The Hague Institute for Global Justice, she has revitalized and transformed the Institute into a preeminent platform for advancing the rule of law, conflict prevention, and governance frameworks worldwide. With a career spanning over two decades, she has played a pivotal role in shaping policy discussions, advising governments, and developing legal frameworks that address some of the world’s most pressing geopolitical challenges.
Lady Saber’s expertise lies in navigating complex geopolitical landscapes, facilitating high-level dialogues, and driving initiatives that bridge the gap between law, policy, and global governance. She has advised sovereign states, international organizations, and Fortune 500 companies on matters of global security, space governance, and cross-border disputes. Her work has spanned across regions, engaging with governments in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia on critical issues such as economic development, public policy innovation, and strategic security. She has been instrumental in drafting international frameworks that guide diplomatic relations and global cooperation, most notably through The Washington Compact, a groundbreaking treaty establishing norms for commercial space operations.
In 2018, Lady Saber was announced as President of The Hague Institute for Global Justice, redefining its mission. Under her leadership, the Institute has emerged as a premier think tank and action-driven organization tackling governance in conflict zones, security policy, and the future of international law. She has spearheaded initiatives such as The Off-World Approach, a global governance initiative focused on the legal frameworks governing space activities, ensuring responsible commercial and national operations in outer space; The North World Approach, a newly launched effort bringing together top Arctic experts to develop governance principles for the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of the Arctic region; and The Global Spaceport Alliance Partnership, a collaboration bringing spaceports worldwide into alignment under The Washington Compact, setting legal precedents for space governance.
In addition to her leadership at The Hague Institute, Lady Saber founded and serves as Principal of Wasel & Wasel, a disputes and geopolicy firm. Under her direction, the firm has become a trusted partner in international disputes, investor-state arbitration, and regulatory affairs, advising clients on navigating political risk, economic sanctions, and transnational regulatory compliance. Lady Saber’s work has earned her recognition as one of the foremost thought leaders in international law and policy, frequently contributing to high-level policy discussions. She is committed to fostering diplomatic solutions, strengthening global governance mechanisms, and ensuring that legal frameworks evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
Lady Saber is a sought-after speaker at leading international conferences, policy summits, and academic institutions, where she shares insights on dispute resolution, economic diplomacy, and legal frameworks for emerging industries. She is also an active voice in global policy discourse, engaging with policymakers, business leaders, and scholars to craft solutions to today’s most pressing international challenges. With a career defined by innovation, resilience, and diplomacy, Sohair Salam Saber continues to be at the forefront of shaping the future of global governance, international law, and geopolitical stability.