Dr. Ashraf Mohammed Keshk

In his article today, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses NATO’s role and its plan to address this issue.

Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the highlights of his latest report "The Coronavirus Crisis: Implications and Crisis Management Mechanisms Pursued by Countries".

A report about the implications of the Coronavirus crisis on overall global and regional security issues, and mechanisms adopted by countries to manage it.

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.

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.

Dr. Ashraf Keshk gave a lecture at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies in Riyadh, on the role of NATO towards the emerging security challenges in the region.

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.

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.

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. 

At the Istanbul NATO Summit in 2004, the GCC countries were invited to form a partnership with NATO in the framework of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative, which aimed at enhancing security and stability throughout the region. Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks back at the history of the initiative and at the various successes and future challenges.