Commenting on the first strategic dialogue session between Iraq and the United States on June 10th -11th, 2020, Dr. Ashraf Keshk reflects on the discussion and potential collaborations.
Commentary
A world post- Corona: an article that examines the strategic priorities of states post Corona crisis and the inevitable link to a vaccine.
Qatar’s reluctance to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of other GCC countries has seen strategic decisions being made to ensure the security of the remaining bloc of four – Dr. Ashraf Keshk examines Qatar’s policies.
The implications of the Corona crisis on the Intelligence Services worldwide are considered in this article, along with the challenges and potential changes required.
An article in, ‘Araa Magazine’, raises important questions with regards to the NATO and EU goal to refrain from turning the Corona health crisis into a security crisis.
The importance of joint cooperation in the region is discussed following comments from the Secretary General’s speech on the occasion of the 39th anniversary of the formation of the GCC.
Throughout history, armies have had an important role to play during crises and disasters; in this article their dominant role and capabilities to combat the Corona crisis are explored.
As Covid-19 rapidly spread around the world, Bahrain enacted an early preventative and preparatory phase. In his recent article in OurWorld magazine, Dr. Sh. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa summarizes Bahrain’s response, highlighting the crucial role attributed to teamwork and public engagement.
The pre-occupation of countries around the world with efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic raises some important questions about the mechanisms of international collective action.
Although recognising that predicting consequences of Cornoravirus is difficult at this stage, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli suggests that clues exist to potential long-term changes that may take root in wake of the virus.