The objective of the NATO launch of the Mediterranean Dialogue were to establish good relations aimed at bilateral understanding of the most important challenges Regional security and stability. Dr. Ashraf Keshk notes that the initiative had faced challenges, especially in view of the changes that had occurred in the countries of the Mediterranean since 2011…
Dr. Ashraf Keshk
<p>Senior Research Fellow</p>
According to Dr. Ashraf Keshk, he says that it is not the first time, nor the last witnessed by the US – Iranian relations escalation of the nuclear file, yet he does not expect a military confrontation between the two sides for a couple reasons…
The recent VIII Moscow Conference on International Security was an opportunity to gauge Russian foreign policy towards ongoing conflicts with Western states and NATO – Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into the divergences of policy and potential repercussions for the Middle East.
How did the Syrian crisis impact Russian – Iranian relations – was it a convergence of necessity or a longer term strategic partnership? Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the international complexities of the relationship between the two countries and at the impact on regional security.
The arrival of Royal Navy Frigate HMS Montrose in Bahrain from the UK aims to bolster naval forces in the region. Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses regional and global maritime security…..
As NATO celebrates the 70th year of its founding, Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks at the current success of the alliance and future challenges.
Following the USA government’s classification of Iran’s Revolutonary Guard as a terrorist organization, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the implications on strategic security for the region.
China and Saudi Arabia recently held talks regarding enhancing cooperation, particularly military. Dr. Ashraf Keshk takes a look at the implication of greater strategic defence cooperation.
Saudi Arabia plans to set up an air warfare center in the Eastern Province …..Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the implications for Saudi Arabia’s national defence capabilities….
Dr. Ashraf Keshk comments on discussions held at the recent 36th Meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers in Tunisia that focused on the challenges of terrorism facing Arab States.