Session One - The State of the Arab World: Limited Roles and Deepening Crises
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Professor at HBKU
Program Director and Professor of Islam and Global Affairs at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar.
Former Foreign Minister
Sudan's longest-serving Minister of Foreign Affairs (1998–2005).
Former Ambassador
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva and to Switzerland.
Author of 15 Books
Two doctorates and a prolific author on Islam, diplomacy, and global affairs.
The Journey
A Life Across Scholarship and Diplomacy
From scientific formation and academic teaching to diplomatic service and global affairs scholarship, his journey reflects a lifelong commitment to knowledge, dialogue, and public service.
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Science & Medicine
Dentistry and biochemistry at Khartoum, and a doctorate in Immunological Biochemistry from the University of Bristol.
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Academic Teaching
Lecturing in medicine, biochemistry, and political science across universities in Sudan and the UK.
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Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sudan and Arab League special envoy to Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine.
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Multilateral Diplomacy
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva and to Switzerland.
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Islam & Global Affairs
Professor and Program Director at HBKU, UNITAR fellow, and author of fifteen books.
Areas of Inquiry
Research & Thought Themes
The themes that shape Dr. Mustafa's academic work, public thought, and contributions to global dialogue.
Islam and Global Affairs
The relationship between Islamic thought, modern international relations, governance, and global society.
Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
Dialogue, reconciliation, humanitarian diplomacy, and pathways to sustainable peace.
Strategic Leadership
Leadership theory, visionary leaders, and leadership as a force for stability and public service.
Islamophobia & Muslim Minorities
Bias, social cohesion, and the position of Muslim communities in global discourse.
AI from an Islamic Perspective
Ethical and civilizational questions on artificial intelligence, knowledge, and the future of humanity.
Diplomacy & Global Governance
Multilateral institutions, Africa, the Arab world, and international cooperation.
From the Library · 15 Books
Selected Publications
A curated selection from Dr. Mustafa's writings on Islam, global affairs, leadership, peacebuilding, and contemporary challenges.
Book · 2025
The algorithmic legacy shaping the digital age - ethics, knowledge, and the future of Islamic thought.
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A multifaceted approach through media, sport, and non-state actors to bias and social cohesion.
View Details →Book · 2024
Strategic leadership as a path to peace, prosperity, and conflict resolution.
View Details →Book · 2024
African Union strategy for peace and conflict resolution across the continent's institutions.
View Details →Voices & Appearances
Media Archive
Interviews, speeches, newspaper mentions, and public appearances documenting Dr. Mustafa's intellectual and diplomatic engagement.
InterviewsSpeechesTVPodcastsNewspaper MentionsArticles
Sudan's war will worsen unless proxy powers stop and Sudanese unite, former FM warns
Al Jazeera English
Mustafa Osman Ismail - Episode 15 - Masarat Podcast
Masarat Podcast
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