Doha: During a panel discussion at the Doha Forum 2025, Founder and CEO of 1789 Capital Omeed Malik and Partner at 1789 Capital Donald Trump Jr. discussed the geopolitical and economic transformations in the United States and the Middle East.

According to Qatar News Agency, the two speakers addressed their vision of the United States' position globally and the role of the private sector in supporting economic stability. The panel also addressed the importance of international alliances in managing global tensions.

Regarding the role of the private sector, the two speakers indicated that rebuilding the American industrial base requires a partnership between the public and private sectors, with a focus on advanced industries such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biotechnology. They stressed that boosting domestic production has become an essential element in protecting economic security.

In this regard, Omeed Malik indicated that the idea of establishing the company, which took its name from the year the American Bill of Rights was introduced, came during a period that witnessed, as He described it, an increase in coordination between technology companies and government agencies in a way that sparked a public debate about freedom of expression and the role of the private sector.

Regarding relations with China, Omeed highlighted the challenges facing global supply chains, noting that the reliance on imported components revealed weaknesses during the COVID-19 pandemic that necessitate a review of production and distribution mechanisms.

For his part, Donald Trump Jr. indicated that shifts in investment policies, including the trend of some American institutions to launch investment funds dedicated to China, have prompted the company to focus on a "national capitalism" model aimed at promoting investments within the United States and supporting vital sectors.

Donald Trump Jr. stressed that an active American presence remains an influential element in global stability, emphasizing the need to distribute the burdens of responsibility among international partners, especially with regard to protracted conflicts such as the war in Ukraine.

Regarding the Middle East, Donald Trump Jr. praised Qatar's role in the efforts to calm tensions and achieve a ceasefire, stressing that the success of these efforts requires continued regional and international support.

He pointed out that reconstruction in Gaza requires broad participation from the international community, given the scale of the economic and humanitarian needs.

The two speakers concluded the session by emphasizing that the next phase requires a new international approach based on strengthening economic partnerships, fairly distributing burdens, reducing dependence on strategic adversaries, and focusing on developing national industries to ensure long-term economic and security stability.