Qatar has intensified its diplomatic and political efforts amid escalating regional tensions, engaging in a series of high-level contacts and meetings.

After decades of deadlock, the United States brought together Morocco, Algeria, and the Polisario Front in Madrid for unprecedented talks aimed at advancing Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara.

While Ankara continues to issue warnings to the SDF, diplomatic contacts between Turkiye and Syria are increasing, particularly after the two countries’ defense ministries signed a joint training and advisory agreement.

With measured and progressive steps, China is working to deepen its multi-dimensional cooperation in Libya, engaging both the internationally recognized government in the west and the eastern authorities aligned with coup leader Khalifa Haftar.

Since launching Operation Deterrence of Aggression until Assad's ousting on December 8, no Iranian military figures were notably active in Syria; instead, Iran’s diplomatic arm, led by FM Abbas Araghchi, took center stage.