ABOUT THE SHAIKH GROUP
ABOUT THE SHAIKH GROUP
Our mission is to advance peacebuilding through political dialogue, addressing the root causes of conflict, and emphasising initiatives that promote peace, tolerance, mutual security, and shared economic prosperity – with real and tangible outcomes.
In a context of sharply heightened conflict and instability in the Middle East and the North and Horn of Africa, we believe that new and innovative channels of dialogue are essential to developing and realising a more hopeful vision for the region. These include open discussions and discreet processes, the creative use of existing frameworks, and fostering dialogue where currently there is none.
For we believe that even in states that appear to be deeply divided, the will can be found to build peace and trust, and connections can be forged that can lay the groundwork for de-escalation and greater cooperation, and contribute ultimately to agreements and the long process of peacebuilding.
We bridge both Track I - official, institutional, formal, state-state - and Track II - unofficial, community-level, and non-state - dialogues and political processes, facilitating informal backchannel discussions and candid conversations as well as engaging directly with governments and regional and international institutions.
“We believe
the will can
always be found
to build peace”
Drawing on our deep experience of working with the peoples of these regions, we take a result-driven approach to bringing political actors, civil society, and the private sector together to explore sustainable solutions, build resilience, and work towards a more peaceful, secure and prosperous future.
AN INDEPENDENT & TRUSTED PARTNER
Founded in September 2015, The Shaikh Group (TSG) brings together a highly qualified team with extensive government, UN, diplomatic, research and policy-related experience. With a presence in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, we have the capacity to convene dialogues with key parties throughout the region and beyond, and a strong commitment to the principles of independence and confidentiality that are essential to these processes.