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Dr. Ashraf Keshk presents his remarks on countries’ need to qualify their local experts in military industrialization, in line with international cooperation to prevent rogue states and groupings from acquiring advanced materiel. He refers to large events organized by the Kingdom of Bahrain to discuss and demonstrate the latest developments in this area, quoting expert opinions that support proceeding down this path.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), stated that the results of the national survey conducted by the Center on the parliamentary and municipal elections, scheduled to be held on November 12, showed great popular keenness to participate in the democratic entitlement, and wide interaction to exercise the constitutional right to manage public affairs in light of full conviction of the transparency and integrity of the electoral process, and the availability of all the ingredients and procedures established. He pointed out that the Kingdom of Bahrain will witness an exceptional event that presents a successful, integrated and sustainable model for a free and responsible democratic life, and reflects the honorable civilized image of the people of Bahrain, and their keenness to protect national gains, and build on the consolidation of constitutional institutions and the rule of law.
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.
