Creating Space for Peace: Qatar's Role in Mediation

Join the LSE Middle East Centre for a lecture by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State in the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Qatar’s role as a mediator in regional & international conflicts.

The lecture, titled ‘Creating Space for Peace: Qatar's Role in Mediation’, will provide a practitioner's look at how Qatar mediates: the approach it returns to, conflict after conflict, to open and sustain dialogue when trust has collapsed. Drawing on examples from Asia to Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, it sets out the core elements of Qatar's playbook. The lecture will followed by a moderated discussion and a Q&A.

Meet our speaker

H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi was appointed Qatar's Minister of State by Amiri Decree No. 5 of 2023. His Excellency’s mandate includes mediation efforts, resolving conflicts, and supporting Qatar’s role in the peaceful settlement of disputes. Prior to that, His Excellency was appointed Assistant Foreign Minister for Regional Affairs pursuant to Amiri Decree No. 10 of 2022. Before joining the Ministry, Dr. Al-Khulaifi served as Dean of the College of Law at Qatar University. He received his bachelor’s degree in law from Qatar University and obtained both his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Law from the University of California, Berkeley, USA. He has authored and published numerous articles and research papers in the field of law.

Meet our Chair

Tiziana Leone is Director of the LSE Middle East Centre and a Professor in the Department of International Development whose research sits at the intersection of demography, gender and global health.

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