Worked on long term missions in East Africa and the Sahel: in Mali, Keith trained front line soldiers on the Law of War and provided advice to the Mali Government.

In Somalia, Head of Operations Cell launching the EU first CSDP Counter Piracy Mission in the Horn of Africa, managing three teams of experts.

Delivered high-level analyses of regional conflict drivers and situation assessment in Mali and the Sahel.

Through a network of connections, gained a deep understanding across the Sahel and Eastern Africa, and the operational methods of violent extremist groups such as IS, AQ, and organised crime.