By Tareq Yousef AlShumaimry
Former Secretary-General of the Commercial Arbitration Centre of the Gulf Cooperation Council
In a world being reshaped today according to the balance of soft power, an international reality has emerged: the weight of nations is no longer measured by their geographical size, but rather by their exceptional ability to create a “civilized diplomacy” that asserts its presence in the global system.
The State of Kuwait, with its strategic geography and long-standing diplomatic history, represents a unique model of power that has been able to transform its “location” into a prestigious international “position,” based on Kuwait’s firmly established diplomatic presence.
This presence is the product of a diplomatic school whose foundations were laid in 1963 under the leadership of the late Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the “Dean of Diplomacy,” who shaped Kuwait’s identity as a center of political influence and international mediation.
This balanced approach was followed by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who skillfully steered diplomacy, solidifying Kuwait’s role in the Security Council and international organizations. This continues to the pivotal role played today by His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, in managing foreign policy files with a wise vision that addresses the challenges of the 21st century and safeguards the nation’s highest interests.
