Dr. Abdelmotalab Siddig Makki
Political observers and analysts are turning their attention to the State of Qatar, expecting it to play an active and influential role not only in halting the military escalation between Iran and Israel, but also in stopping the war entirely and returning the parties to the negotiating table and constructive dialogue. Many analyses and explicit calls have identified Qatar as a key player, especially considering its success in resolving many dangerous political crises in the past. Former U.S. President Donald Trump once stated that Iran is very lucky to have His Highness Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani consistently opposed launching military strikes against Iran.
This successful diplomatic record makes Qatar an oasis of peace in the region before this war, during it, and likely after. Qatar possesses sufficient diplomatic capability to continue its efforts, as demonstrated during the Iranian nuclear conflict talks, the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and previously in the Afghan crisis where it successfully brokered an end to war and bloodshed that had persisted in Afghanistan for years.
This soft political power serves as a safety valve for the entire region. It is unlikely that conditions will deteriorate further given Qatar’s political abilities, diplomatic expertise, and positive positions in addressing many sensitive global issues.
The Qatari society is fully aware of the sources of the state’s strength and trusts Doha’s political role. Just as Qatar succeeded in complex and sensitive conflicts in the past, it will undoubtedly achieve similar successes for the benefit of the entire region, receiving support from its brotherly and friendly nations.
Qatar has led numerous prominent political mediation and conflict resolutions. Among the most notable of these:
- The Lebanese crisis in 2008: Qatar played a pivotal role in reaching the “Doha Agreement,” which ended the political crisis in Lebanon.
- The Darfur conflict in Sudan: Qatar sponsored the signing of the Darfur Peace Agreement in 2011 after more than two years of negotiations.
- The reconciliation between Djibouti and Eritrea: Qatar mediated reconciliation between these two countries in 2010, preventing a bloody war that could have weakened both nations and threatened thousands of civilians.
- In addition, Qatar’s efforts were instrumental in facilitating a series of family reunification agreements and prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.
These initiatives represent only a fraction of Qatar’s extensive record of serving global populations.
The reason behind the leadership’s success in achieving such great goals and resolving dangerous international issues stems from the leadership’s sincerity, the people’s loyalty, and Qatar’s strong international reputation.
Qatar’s efforts are not limited to official government initiatives. Qatari charitable organizations play an enormous role in providing aid to populations affected by wars, floods, earthquakes, and political conflicts. This humanitarian work has earned Qatar the appreciation of world leaders, peoples, and human rights organizations. Furthermore, Qatari citizens themselves actively support humanitarian and charitable causes worldwide.
Today, Doha has become a global hub, attracting visitors, tourists, business people, athletes, and politicians who participate in major international conferences addressing global concerns amid rising challenges related to climate change, artificial intelligence, and economic and commercial cooperation.
From Qatar have emerged some of the most important global initiatives. Thus, Qatar truly deserves this international trust, being an oasis of safety both domestically and in serving global populations — without restrictions or conditions, guided only by the values of humanity and Qatar’s deep-rooted heritage of offering assistance to others.
What further inspires reassurance is that Qatar today possesses significant domestic production capacity, food security reserves, sustainability projects, and food processing industries — all of which enable it to extend aid to others when needed. Moreover, Qatar has developed advanced technology that allows it to measure radiation levels, combat radiation risks, and even predict such incidents before they occur. Just yesterday, the announcement by radiation monitoring centers across all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reaffirmed these capabilities. This advanced technology is the result of Qatar’s dedication to science, research, and the training of qualified personnel capable of confronting challenges and providing the highest levels of safety and security under any circumstances.
— Dr. Abdelmotalab Siddig Makki is a Journalist, Academic, and Political Analyst based in Doha
Dr. Abdelmotalab Siddig Makki is a Journalist, Academic, and Political Analyst based in Doha
