Dr Keshk is a Research Fellow and Head of Strategic & International Studies with Derasat and was previously Director of the Diplomatic Center for Strategic Studies in Egypt (Cairo branch). Dr Keshk has held the post of Fellow at the NATO Defence College, Rome specialising on Iran, Iraq and regional security and was also a researcher for the Egyptian Parliament and later worked for the Gulf Center for Strategic Studies in Cairo, specialising in regional and Gulf security. Dr Keshk regularly contributes studies and articles to the Al Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies, Egypt and has supervised and authored many studies on strategic and security issues. He obtained his Bachelors in Political Science and his Doctorate, which focused on Gulf Security, from Cairo University.
Throughout history, armies have had an important role to play during crises and disasters; in this article their dominant role and capabilities to combat the Corona crisis are explored.
This webinar held on Monday 18th May at 12.30pm, and presented by Dr. Ashraf Keshk, forms part of Derasat's 'Expert Bulletin' online webinar series, giving expert updates on how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting the world around us.
A strategic report that aims to analyze the course of international relations beyond the Coronavirus crisis and options for the GCC countries.
Analysing the mechanisms adopted by GCC countries in comparison to other countries, to manage the Corona pandemic crisis.
The pre-occupation of countries around the world with efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic raises some important questions about the mechanisms of international collective action.
What path will EU countries take to combat the Coronavirus crisis? Dr. Ashraf Keshk highlights the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the European Union.
In his article today, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses NATO’s role and its plan to address this issue.
There is no doubt that the rapid spread of the coronavirus will have far-reaching implications on regional security; in this article Dr. Ashraf Keshk suggests potentially positive impacts.
Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the highlights of his latest report "The Coronavirus Crisis: Implications and Crisis Management Mechanisms Pursued by Countries".
What changes might occur to the concept of national security in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic? Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the potential implications and mechanisms to preserve national security.
A report about the implications of the Coronavirus crisis on overall global and regional security issues, and mechanisms adopted by countries to manage it.
Countries around the world are seeing the benefits of community voluntary work in supporting government actions towards combating Coronavirus, Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks at the success of Bahrain's experience.
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 Coronavirus pandemic spreads around the globe, Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks at the challenges facing countries and at how they have responded.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
