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Following the signing of the GCC Unified Military Headquarters Agreement on 22nd December, 2019 in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the importance of this agreement, likely impacts and challenges.
The recent 8th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues organised by the Policy Center for the New South in Morocco was held under the theme, 'The South in times of turmoil'. Dr. Ashraf recaps the main topics discussed during the 3-day event and looks at the challenges and diversity of viewpoints.
A timely report on Blockchain by Derasat analyst, Dr. Fatima AlSubaei, has now been published by the Cyber Program at the Middle East Institute, USA. The report is available in both Arabic and English at the below link..........
A research study on why global suicide bombing rates are decreasing, that examines the motivations for perpetrating these forms of attack and how the Arab Gulf states stand to benefit from the decline.
In his recent article in Al Arabiya, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli noted that France was unusually assertive when describing its new Middle East policy at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain last week, and goes on to discuss the potential for new opportunities that might accompany President Macron's apparent commitment to multilateralism.
Defence against cyber attacks on national security infrastructure and the use of cyber technology in warfare are discussed in this follow on article from the Middle East Military Technology Conference 2019 (MEMTEC) by Dr Ashraf Keshk.
This event review gives a summary of the sessions and main discussions arising from the Middle East Military Alliances and Coalitions Conference which was held as part of the first Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference in October 2017.
A research paper on the future of LNG markets in light of divergent views, reviewing the most prominent developments in these markets and discussing future prospects.
The importance of localizing military technology production to sustainable development is discussed in this article by Dr Ashraf Keshk.
The escalation in regional threats brings focus to the need for secure, stable states to maintain a stable regional power balance; Dr. Ashraf discusses the importance of collaborations and at how this is being implemented in the GCC region.
Regional conflict brings with it the ever-present risk of environmental disaster such as oil spills. Dr Ashraf Keshk looks at the preparedness in Bahrain and the GCC countries and at the importance of cooperation and training to combating future disaster.
In a follow up article to the recent Middle East Military Technology Conference (MEMTEC), Dr. Ashraf looks at the need to update the military doctrine of countries to take into account developing technologies and the increase in asymmetric warfare.
The vital part simulation plays in preparing for defence and asymmetric threats is discussed in another follow up article to the recent Middle East Military Technology Conference 2019 (MEMTEC).
A research paper on the prevailing trends in the US economy at the end of 2019, and the likelihood of the economy entering a recession; and in that case, what the impact will be on the Gulf economy.
Following the US-led maritime security meeting hosted by Bahrain last week, Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers Bahrain's role in the coalition and in broader maritime alliances.
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) recently published volume 10 of its refereed, semi-annual eponymous journal ‘Derasat’, containing analyses highlighting the most important Gulf-related, regional, and global issues.
The importance of national security of all Gulf States as a means to achieve regional power balance is explored in this article by Dr Ashraf Keshk.
The importance of planning for potential security crises in the region is important so that situations can be detected early and to ensure a rapid response. Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the strategic value of crisis management planning and of the need to prepare for eventualities ahead of time.
In a recent newspaper article, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses Bahrain's latest move to join the US-led Alliance to protect Maritime Corridors in the region and looks at the likely activities and impacts of the Gulf States role in the alliance.
In a recent interview with Al Watan, Ghada Abdulla explains why Bahrain will be resilient in face of any potential global recession.
