The activities of the fifth session of the Global Security Forum will start tomorrow, under the slogan “Reshaping the features of the global system: conflicts, crises and cooperation.” The event will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and will continue from 13 to 15 March. The forum attracts high-level participation that brings together a number of government leaders, ministers, heads of security agencies and government policy makers, in addition to specialized experts, academics, journalists and private sector leaders from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Far East, to discuss pressing issues facing global security at the present time. .
The opening speech will be delivered by His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The forum will begin its main agenda with a session with His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, who is expected to present accurate analyzes on his country’s experiences in reconciliation and development, in addition to progress in all aspects. Social and economic, and facing regional and international security challenges that would shape the priorities of countries in the areas of diplomacy, development and defense.
His Excellency Teo Chee Hean, Singapore’s Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security, is expected to talk about the changing challenges on the global stage from the perspective of the Singaporean capital, with a special focus on the strained US-Chinese relations and the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict on China and the Asia-Pacific region, in addition to the competition. The strategic relationship between the United States and China and the importance of international cooperation and coordination.
Dialogue sessions The forum includes seminars and dialogue sessions with His Excellency Mr. Musa Faki Mohamed, Chairman of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mr. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, His Excellency Dr. Joshua Geltser, Assistant to the President and Deputy US National Security Adviser, and His Excellency Timmy Davis, the Ambassador of the United States of America in Doha His Excellency Mrs. Larissa Knapp, Senior National Security Officer at the FBI, His Excellency Ambassador Roger Carsten, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs in the United States, His Excellency Ambassador Robert O’Brien, former US National Security Adviser, His Excellency Mr. Christopher Miller, former US Secretary of Defense, and His Excellency Ambassador Bilhari Kosikan Former Secretary at the Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Head of the Middle East Institute at the National University of Singapore, and His Excellency Major General Michel Friedling, former Commander of the French Space Command.
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict comes at the top of the forum’s agenda, as it hosts a special session dealing with the current situation and future prospects for the war a full year after its start. The session will witness the participation of Ambassador Nathan Sales, former Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the US State Department and a member of the Soufan Center, Dr. Casper Rykaucki, from the Center for Extremism Research at the University of Oslo, and Dr. Biljana Lilly, from the Warsaw Security Forum, where the traditional military dimensions of the conflict will be discussed, along with The role and impact of private military companies.
Issues and lessons In turn, Iraq is witnessing this year the passage of two full decades since its invasion, so the forum is holding a special session in cooperation with the New America Foundation, to highlight the lessons learned from the repercussions of the invasion of Iraq and its repercussions on contemporary global security, regional relations, emerging threats and the impact of American intervention. The forum also deals with the issue of mediation and conflict resolution in light of security and diplomatic challenges, which will be inaugurated by HE Dr. Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Affairs in the State of Qatar, through a framework speech. After that, the forum will witness a dialogue session hosted by Mr. Aaron Notinen, from the US Department of State; His Excellency Mr. Djibril Bassole, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso; Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Monica Juma, National Security Adviser to the Kenyan President. The session discusses lessons learned and effective practices in the field of conflict mitigation, including the use of mediation, conflict prevention mechanisms, defense and diplomatic cooperation, as well as offering opinions on the various regional relations in the regions of Africa, the Middle East and others.
For their part, many Western countries are seeking to face the energy crisis caused by the recent geopolitical changes. In this regard, the forum deals with ways to enhance energy security, through a dedicated session that sheds light on the global energy crisis, the repercussions of regional relations and the ongoing war in Ukraine on the countries of Europe and the Middle East. The session, moderated by Mr. Paul Wallis, Bloomberg Correspondent, discusses the views of His Excellency Mr. Frank Fannon, former US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources; Dr. Caroline Kisan, Associate Dean of the New York University Center for Global Affairs; and Mr. Scott Modell, CEO, Rapidan Energy Group.
The future of Afghanistan is also among the priorities of the forum’s agenda, with a dialogue session devoted to dealing with the future prospects of the country, especially with regard to aspects of security, governance and human rights. The session discusses the complex trajectories of the prospects for peace in a conflict-ridden Afghanistan. It will be moderated by Mr. Bobby Ghosh, Opinion Editor at Bloomberg, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Hikmat Karzai, President of the Center for Conflict and Peace Studies and former Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister; Her Excellency Ms. Fawzia Koofi, Visiting Member of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Former Second Vice Speaker of the Afghan Parliament; and Mr. Saad Mohseni, Co-Founder and Chairman of Mobi Media Group.
The forum also discusses global perspectives on the threats of organizations described as “jihadism”, in addition to the role of cities in promoting solidarity and progress. The forum will also highlight the prevention of violent extremism by racist groups, and discuss ways to reduce conflicts in Africa. The agenda also includes a special dialogue session that discusses hostage-taking practices by governmental and non-governmental agencies, with the participation of His Excellency Ambassador Roger Carsten, the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs in the United States, who is expected to present preliminary ideas in this regard and to be joined by a number of prominent speakers. Among them, FBI official Mr. Christopher O’Leary, director of the US Joint Cell to Free the Hostages.
The Forum does not overlook the importance of the emerging effects of technology, as it holds a special session with the participation of Ms. Dina Hussein, Global Head of Policy Development and Expert Partnerships at Meta (Facebook); and Ms. Amy Larsen, Director of Strategy and Business Management, Microsoft. This is in addition to a special symposium held in cooperation with the Executive Directorate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the UN Security Council, with the participation of a number of international experts who shed light on terrorism issues and advanced technologies in -COVID-19 crisis world, in addition to the potential repercussions of the adoption and misuse of emerging technology and its impact. With regard to human rights and the dissemination of false information, disinformation and conspiracy theories; Internet misuse and its relationship to issues of social diversity; and future challenges facing policy makers, experts and different societies. The forum’s agenda also includes a series of discussion sessions devoted to discussing issues of combating extremism, hate and media disinformation via the Internet, in addition to violent extremist right-wing movements and measures taken by countries and global institutions. Strategic Assessment The Forum’s findings will be compiled into an in-depth report, providing an overview and strategic assessment of security issues with policy proposals needed to address global security challenges in 2023. Commenting on this topic, Stephanie Fagot, Spokesperson for the Forum, said: “The Security Forum aspires The global conference aims to provide new paths towards resolving conflicts, as it hosts a series of discussion sessions on many related topics, including the global energy crisis and the methodologies needed to promote sustainable economies; great power rivalry in light of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the role of the UN Security Council; the evolution of global terrorism and emerging threats; the risks of proliferation and funding of far-right networks; In addition to the relationship between disinformation and violence.
Fagut added: “We intend to present the findings and recommendations of the Global Security Forum in Doha to all concerned parties, through a series of high-level international meetings and events that are held around the world, especially those related to the United Nations, the European Union and the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum.” . The Global Security Forum 2023 is held in cooperation with a number of high-level bodies and institutions, including the Executive Directorate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the UN Security Council, the New America Foundation, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Defense One, and the National Security Center at Fordham University Law School, Strong Stays. Network, and the Irrelevant Fund.
