Introduction to the nexus debate in Arabic language, by Rabi H. Mohtar and Bassel Daher. Mohtar and Daher present water, energy, and food as the main systems forming a nexus, itself affected by defined external factors. Integrative thinking in the process of strategic planning comes through highlighting the intimate level of interconnectedness between these systems. A nexus approach – specific to water and energy planning – can lead to smarter, more resilient development solutions. An Introduction to the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Arabic Language see article.