2025 Global Security Forum
About Global Security Forum
The Global Security Forum is an annual international gathering hosted by The Soufan Center and the Qatar International Academy for Security Studies. For several years it has brought together an international network of senior officials and experts, and consistently included ministers, heads of security agencies, and prominent experts, academics, and journalists, and thousands of attendees. This invitation-only event provides a unique dynamic platform for international stakeholders to convene and address the international community’s leading security challenges.
2026 Global Security Forum
Collective Security and the Crisis of Legitimacy
12-14 April 2026
The 2026 Global Security Forum (GSF) will take place from April 12–14, 2026, in Doha, Qatar. Held under the auspices of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, hosted by The Soufan Center and the Qatar International Academy for Security Studies (QIASS).
This year’s theme, “Collective Security and the Crisis of Legitimacy,” could not be more timely, or more urgent. Around the world, trust in international institutions is fraying, global governance is under strain, and the principles that have long anchored stability are facing unprecedented tests. The 2026 GSF will confront these challenges head-on, offering a platform for clarity, collaboration, and action.
More details, including speaker announcements, session themes—will be released in the coming weeks.
