Escalating Middle East military conflicts force Washington and Beijing to consider joint diplomatic solutions for Persian Gulf energy security.
Browsing: Mediation
Qatar Mediation empowers Hamas, the Taliban, and al-Qaeda through ransom payments and lopsided deals that entrench dangerous actors.
China limits war risks by managing energy fallout, avoiding entanglement, and keeping open the Strait of Hormuz for global trade.
Oman’s quiet diplomacy with Tehran now offers the only credible path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz without war.
Russia’s unique access to Iran’s nuclear program may offer a narrow but credible path to breaking the US-Iran deadlock.
How Modern Qatar harnessed gas wealth, media, and mediation to forge a new model of small-state global influence.
Libya’s peace efforts have deepened elite commercial control, sidelining elections while international deals enrich rival factions and families.
As U.S. influence wanes, regional middle powers are stepping forward to build a permanent framework for Middle East peace and security.
Pakistan must protect its economy, secure vital trade routes, and refuse foreign military involvement as conflict escalates across the Persian Gulf.
Qatar and Pakistan deploy an innovative middle-power alliance to hold backchannels open and manage critical escalations in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.