From War Rooms to Zoom Rooms: Power and Conflict in the 21st Century - A View from Qatar
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This talk explores how power struggles and conflict have shifted in the digital age, with Qatar as both a stage and a lens. Traditional “war rooms” of strategy and statecraft have collided with the new “Zoom rooms” of diplomacy, media, and activism. The session examines how technology has transformed political influence, reshaped alliances, and blurred the line between battlefield and boardroom. From regional rivalries in the Gulf to the global contest for narratives online, the perspective from Qatar highlights how a small state punches above its weight in a world where power is increasingly contested in virtual and hybrid arenas.