Summary of today's editorial "Economic World": Network Security: Convergences and Gaps Dr. Abbas Akhundi; former Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Qatar at the Doha World Security Forum, emphasizing the continuation of economic relations and dialogue with Iran, spoke about the prospect of a non-aggression pact and a new defense partnership, which includes issues such as water security, a common gas field and a supply chain beyond military approaches traditionalism. These statements reflect the need for "network security governance" in the Persian Gulf; An idea that sees security and development as intertwined and focuses on joint risk management, maintaining value chains and designing institutional arrangements between the countries of the region, including Iran, the members of the Cooperation Council, Pakistan and Turkey. However, Qatar's continued military cooperation with the West and the presence of foreign bases show that this country continues to follow the strategy of multilateralism and sees network security as a complementary layer alongside its traditional relations. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz and issues related to shipping and energy are considered a serious test where maintaining stability can prevent economic ties from becoming pressure tools. The proposal to establish the "Cooperation Council for Security Risk Management of the Persian Gulf" with the participation of regional countries and the support of extra-regional powers such as China is a solution to replace military alliances with security and economic synergies. the channel.