The African Standby Force

The Southern Talks #7 

 Africa: The African Standby Force (ASF)

 Date: 03 April 2024

 Time:  11.00 – 12.00 Local Time: Rome/Naples

Welcoming Dr. Ian Ralby to our 7th iteration of The Southern Talks.

Talking points:

• An overview of the African Standby Force concept.
• A summary of the progress made to realize the ASF.
• Analysis of the potential uses of the ASF in the Maritime Domain.
• A look at the current situation in the Red Sea as a Case Study.
• Ways to consider the ASF in the Maritime Domain going forward.
  
  

Dr. Ian Ralby is a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center. He has been the lead author on the Atlantic Council’s groundbreaking work on “Downstream Oil Theft,” and together with his team at I.R. Consilium, has explored effective measures for shining a light on the “invisible supply chain.”

Ralby is a recognized expert in maritime security, international law, hydrocarbons crimes, private security oversight and countering transnational crime. He works closely with governments and international organizations on maritime law and security issues around the world, leading a number of initiatives on addressing evolving and emerging threats in the maritime domain. He also frequently works on energy-related matters, both on land and offshore, particularly with regard to hydrocarbons theft and criminal or terrorist involvement in oil and gas supply chains.