‘Qatar’s mediation role gains visibility despite growing global challenges’

Doha, Qatar: Qatar s profile as a global mediator continues to rise as geopolitical tensions and increasingly complex armed conflicts reshape internat...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s profile as a global mediator continues to rise as geopolitical tensions and increasingly complex armed conflicts reshape international diplomacy, an official has said.

Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the 23rd edition of Doha Forum, Isak Svensson, Professor at Uppsala University, noted that the world is entering a phase where successful mediation is becoming “not only more urgent, but significantly harder to achieve,” as peace agreements decline and conflicts persist or reignite despite years of negotiation efforts.

He mentioned that global mediation efforts are facing new and complex challenges, making peace agreements increasingly difficult to achieve, according to Isac Svensson, professor at Uppsala University, speaking ahead of his participation in a panel on international mediation, yesterday.

Svensson, a peace and conflict researcher, said this year marks his first time attending the Forum, where he hopes to expand his network and deepen his understanding of global trends shaping conflict resolution. The Forum, he noted, provides a valuable platform for experts, policymakers, and mediators navigating today’s shifting diplomatic environment.

“I’m here to network and get a more global perspective on the issues that relate to my field, which is peace and conflict research,” he said. “I’m participating in a panel on international mediation and the changing landscape of international mediation.”