College of Islamic Studies holds lecture on Islam, Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding

Doha: The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) held a lecturer on "Islam, Conflict Transformation, and Peacebuilding," which forms a critical component of its Master's Programme on Islam and Global Affairs.

Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Counterterrorism and Mediation in Conflict Resolution HE Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani delivered a lecture on the Qatari experience in conflict resolution. Dr. Al Qahtani had a rich repertoire of in-the-field anecdotes that exemplified the trends and challenges in peacebuilding, the complexities that mediators face in highly politicized situations, and the realities of peace diplomacy. He utilized Afghanistan as a case study, and highlighted Qatar's unique position which has allowed the state to develop its own brand of diplomacy in the wider political context. Dr. Al Qahtani drew attention to cultural and political nuances that are often unnoticed, the added entanglements of disparate political ties, and the related successes and failures of diplomacy.