Bahrain’s Strategic Management of the Corona Crisis
Bahrain’s strategic and proactive management of the Coronavirus crisis has been noted internationally for its success. Dr. Ashraf Keshk examines the measures taken compared to other countries and at the factors that have contributed to this international success story.
Managing the Global Coronavirus Crisis
As the Coronavirus pandemic spreads around the globe, Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks at the challenges facing countries and at how they have responded.
A new EU maritime mission for the Mediterranean
As the European Union prepares for a new maritime security mission off the Libyan coast in order to monitor the arms embargo, Dr. Ashraf Keshk examines previous missions designed to protect essential trade routes and considers the potential impact and challenges associated with current and future EU maritime security measures.
Is military confrontation between NATO & Iran a potential?
Following on from US President Donald Trump’s call for NATO to play a greater role in Middle East issues in the wake of the exposure of US military bases, Dr. Ashraf Keshk examines the potential for an escalation in the current confrontation.
NATO in Iraq – the strategic vision
Following a recent decision by NATO to carry out training exercises with the Global Coalition against Daesh in Iraq, Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks at the strategic implications for Iraq and the region.
Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) takes place in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia hosted a Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) that aimed to address the threats, challenges, risks and cyber opportunities in order to “build a secure, resilient and prosperous cyber world for all”. Dr Ashraf Keshk looks into the proceedings of the conference and at the vital role cyber defence plays in countering future security risks.
A growing role for France in the Arabian Gulf
Is France taking a more active role towards the security of the Arabian Gulf? Dr. Ashraf Keshk notes recent military developments and looks more broadly at French policy in the region.
New Red Sea Military Base for Egypt
Following the recent opening in Egypt of the largest military base on the Red Sea, Dr. Ashraf Keshk examines the reasoning behind the new base and its likely contribution to national and regional security.
Should NATO do more for Middle East security?
President Trump is demanding that NATO play a larger role in Middle East security; Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into how this could be realized and at previous US demands for greater engagement from NATO.
A New Red Sea Alliance
Countries bordering the Red Sea or Gulf Of Aden recently signed a charter activating a new ‘Council of Arab and African Coastal States of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden’; Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the new Alliance and its potential impacts on the security of the region.
