NATO and the Iran-Deterrence Policy
In this article, Dr. Ashraf Keshk assesses NATO’s warnings about Iran’s drones and missiles being used against Ukraine, comparing these warnings with the previous leniency demonstrated during the lengthy and futile negotiations by the 5+1 countries on Iran’s nuclear portfolio, while pointing out the opportunities to develop the defense partnership with Gulf States considering this dangerous development and NATO States’ need for Gulf energy security.
Entrepreneurship and Building Future Civilization: Education (2)
In the second part, Economic Analyst Ali Faqeeh identifies five factors that ensured the success of education in Singapore: socioeconomic drivers, effective educational policies, quality curricula, teacher independence, and quality teacher training.
Ettore Muti: Anniversary of the Fascist Italian Military Commander’s Attempt to Bomb the Bahrain Oil Refinery 1-2
This is a two-phase presentation by Derasat Executive Director Dr. Hamad Al-Abdulla of fascist Italy’s pilot – Lt. Col. Ettore Muti – rise, motives, and axis-attempted raid – on its 82nd anniversary – to cut the flow of Arabian Gulf oil from WWII allies.
Military Coalition Experience in the Middle East
Dr. Ashraf Keshk provides a historical and logical motives behind forming and initiating military coalitions in the region.
NATO Confronts Cyber Threats
An analysis by Dr. Ashraf Keshk of NATO’s response to Iran’s attempt to hack Albania’s information network.
Aerial Drones for Naval Security
Dr. Ashraf Keshk presents his take on the feasibility of deploying UAVs to protect regional water corridors due to the international interests of major countries that manufacture them, despite the divergent views.
The British Naval Security Strategy
A perspective on Middle East security within the recently issued British naval security strategy, by Dr. Ashraf Keshk.
The Middle East and Africa: An International Conflict Theater
An analysis by Dr. Ashraf Keshk on the East-West competition to win over the Middle East and Africa during the current geopolitical conflict in Europe.
NATO’s Eighth Strategic Concept
Dr. Ashraf Keshk gives an overview of the NATO’s once-a-decade strategic review of its defense doctrine.
Naval Security: Concept, Threats, and Strategies (1)
Dr. Ashraf Keshk briefly defines the concept of naval security, and lists contemporary threats witnessed by the Arabian Gulf waters, while strategically tying both to the creation and development of GCC naval security modes and precautionary measures.
