Bahraini and Gulf diplomacy succeeds in the Security Council: Global condemnation of Iranian attacks on the security and sovereignty of Arab Gulf states
Amidst the crises facing countries, diplomacy emerges as a frontline defense in light of the varying positions of countries on these crises due to the war of rumors that has raged as a result of modern means of communication. Here, diplomatic work gains importance in three aspects. First: conveying the true picture of the crisis […]
Iran and its attempts to turn the war into a global crisis
The Arab Gulf states were not involved in the recent war against Iran, yet the region suddenly found itself at the heart of the conflict following missile, drone, and boat attacks targeting facilities and infrastructure in a number of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. These developments cannot be interpreted solely as a limited military escalation, […]
Derasat Center participates in a roundtable hosted by the Euro-Gulf Information Centre (EGIC)
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) participated in a roundtable held as part of a series of discussions hosted by the Euro-Gulf Information Centre (EGIC) under the EGIC-AJAR platform, titled “How Long Until the UK Gets Involved? Evaluating the British Strategy in the Gulf,” which took place online, alongside a group […]
Derasat Center takes part in Trends Center’s Strategic Dialogue
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) participated in the Trends Research & Advisory International Strategic Dialogue, represented by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, Director of Studies and Research. The dialogue, titled “The War in the Middle East: Regional and International Implications and Future Trajectories”, recently organized through video call by Trends Research & […]
Silent Casualties: Environmental Risks in Times of Conflict
Armed conflict often draws attention to its immediate human and political consequences. However, beyond the headlines, wars can also create serious environmental risks whose impacts may persist long after hostilities end. The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran in 2026 raises concerns about potential ecological repercussions in the Arabian Gulf; an area […]
Bahrain’s food security strength in the face of the current Iranian war
Amid escalating regional tensions linked to the Iranian war and ongoing brutal aggression on the territory of the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and regional airspace, many are questioning the resilience of Bahrain’s food security in the face of these rapidly unfolding geopolitical challenges.The truth is that […]
Bahrain advances on the path to Net Zero 2060
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 is a considerable challenge for an arid country like the Kingdom of Bahrain, where heavy industry makes a large contribution to national income. It requires mechanisms that motivate businesses to exert extraordinary decarbonization efforts given the absence of carbon in a traditional corporate balance sheet and profit and loss account. […]
Bahrain Refinery: What is the Iranian regime failing to understand?
The targeting of vital facilities in the Kingdom of Bahrain, foremost among them the Bapco oil refinery, once again reveals the Iranian regime’s inability to understand the nature of the Bahraini experience and its path to development. Such attacks do not reflect strength or strategic capability, but rather a limited understanding that reduces the power […]
Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain and Arab Gulf States: Threats to State Sovereignty and National Security
The military confrontation that began on February 28, 2026, between the United States, Israel, and Iran did not create a new regional crisis, but rather revealed a chronic crisis between the United States and Iran, which has long demanded cooperation and complete transparency regarding its nuclear program, which poses a threat to many regional parties, […]
Border conflicts, maritime outlets, and their impact on regional security
While the seas have been and continue to be an important source of national income for countries, whether in terms of their natural resources or their important shipping lanes, as well as the possibility of establishing ports and maritime outlets on their shores, they are also a source of conflict and disputes that have sometimes […]
