The Global Security Forum 2019 began in Doha today convening a network of security experts, officials, and policymakers from around the world.
Being held under the patronage of Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Interior His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Global Security Forum 2019 will shine a spotlight on some of the world's most pressing security issues and look at ways in which these can be solved.
The two-day forum will focus on misinformation and its implications in today's increasingly interconnected world.
It was an honor to have H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, State of Qatar open the 2019 Global Security Forum, focusing on the global security challenges of modern disinformation. @ANK_AlThani pic.twitter.com/SijHFTxWgA
— Global Security Forum (@GSECForum) October 15, 2019
The global effects of disinformation, whether via organized campaigns that influence elections or policy decisions, or via misinformation given to individuals or groups engaging in violent acts of perceived retribution, have become common and persistent security threats.
Aimed at encouraging open dialogue, the forum underlines the importance of combined efforts by different stakeholders such as academia, think-tanks, media, technology platforms to tackle the phenomenon of misinformation with comprehensive solutions.
The forum, which will run until October 16, is being held at The St. Regis Doha hotel in West Bay.
The most fundamental way to counter disinformation is through open and honest dialogue. At #GSF2019 in Doha, international experts have come together to provide truthful answers to some of the world’s most difficult questions. Honoured to join! pic.twitter.com/U3LSYjIJNa
— محمد بن عبدالرحمن (@MBA_AlThani_) October 15, 2019
Several ministers and top officials from the region and across the globe are expected to take part in the conference.
The global forum assumes particular significance as organized campaigns propagating false information to individuals or groups have become a common and ongoing security threat.
They pose an unprecedented risk, which requires the adoption of a comprehensive international and societal mitigation strategy.
The Soufan Center in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and several strategic partners has organized the prestigious event.
The first edition of the forum was held in 2018. It discussed the issue of returning foreign fighters. Last year's conference drew together participants from more than 60 countries.
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