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GCC Security: Alliances, Threats, and Strategic Choices

H.E. Dr. Majed Al-Ansari joined Dr. Gerd Nonneman for a moderated discussion on the evolving security landscape of the Gulf region. This conversation comes at a critical juncture: the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has underscored the fragility of the region’s security architecture and prompted calls for tighter Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) coordination.

October 5, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Auditorium, Georgetown University in Qatar

Speakers

H.E. Dr. Majed Al-Ansari

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Smiling older man with gray hair and glasses wearing a dark suit jacket and a blue striped shirt, posing against a plain gray background.

Dr. Gerd Nonneman

Professor of International Relations and Gulf Studies

Georgetown University in Qatar

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