Cancel culture: Dangerous mob rule or new form of accountability?
An article that considers how concepts from economics can help analyze a new ‘cancel culture’ phenomenon.
Incidents in Iran’s Nuclear Facilities and Precautionary Measures in the Gulf
Following the recent fire at the Natanz Iranian nuclear facility, Dr. Ashraf Keshk, considers the risks to Gulf security and at the importance of precautionary measures.
Adapt and overcome: Gulf family businesses need to evolve to survive
Family businesses in the Gulf are some of the strongest in the region but their continued success necessitates engaging in a business evolution with innovation and sustainability at its heart.
Iran’s Naval Forces Build a Base in Indian Ocean
An article that discusses Iran’s new strategy to establish a permanent presence in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean.
Is there a trade-off between health and economy during COVID-19?
An article that explores whether there is a health vs. economy trade-off when dealing with Coronavirus.
NATO’s Strategic Relations with Iraq
In his recent article, Dr. Ashraf Keshk raises important questions with regards to NATO’s strategy towards the Middle East and Iraq specifically.
Does Coronavirus prove that women make better leaders?
An article that elaborates as to whether women can be proved better leaders than men during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gulf States and Corona Crisis Management: Lessons Learned
The Corona crisis has brought crisis management back into the spotlight – this article summarizes the efforts of GCC countries and looks at lessons learned.
A Local Contribution to the Global Pandemic: Bahrain’s COVID-19 Response
As Covid-19 rapidly spread around the world, Bahrain enacted an early preventative and preparatory phase. In this article, Dr. Sh. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa summarizes Bahrain’s response, highlighting the crucial role attributed to teamwork and public engagement.
Joint Statement on the U.S.- Iraq Strategic Dialogue
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.
