Derasat Center holds 3rd meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity
Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, CEO of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), held the third meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity, attended by committee members representing relevant national entities, to review the committee’s 2026–2027 work plan, as part of efforts to strengthen scientific research and national cooperation in the […]
Aluminium: Another Commodity at Risk
Aluminium, a commodity that is at significant risk due to the ongoing Iranian war, has emerged as a critical flashpoint in global supply chains. The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has directly and indirectly disrupted Middle Eastern aluminium production; a region accounting for roughly 9% of global output. In March 2026, Iranian missile […]
Derasat Center Holds 3rd Meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity
Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, CEO of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), held the third meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity, attended by committee members representing relevant national entities, to review the committee’s 2026–2027 work plan, as part of efforts to strengthen scientific research and national cooperation in the […]
Sixth Episode of the “Sound of Thought” Podcast
In the sixth episode of the “Voice of Thought” podcast from the “Studies” Center, we host Dr. Hassan Al-Momani, Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan and an expert in international relations and conflict and peace studies, for an in-depth intellectual discussion that spans from university lecture halls to the […]
An Analysis of the Riyadh Meeting Between the Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The meeting between His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held in Riyadh on July 5, 2026, significant implications in terms of both timing and […]
Derasat Center Holds Follow-up Meeting on the Preparation of the 2027 Human Development Report
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), held a coordination meeting to follow up on the progress of preparing the National Human Development Report 2027, titled “Digital Transformation in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” prepared in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Derasat CEO Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed met with Ms. […]
A Quarter-Millennium of America, a Half-Century of Partnership: Mapping Bahraini–U.S. Relations on the 250th Anniversary of American Independence
The 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026 offers a fitting occasion to examine one of the most enduring and institutionally developed bilateral relationships the United States maintains in the Arabian Gulf region: its partnership with the Kingdom of Bahrain. Although formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1971, the foundations of […]
Bahrain Beyond The Iran War
For those on the ground in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), watching the Iran conflict up close has been nothing short of a life-changing experience. Each interception of an Iranian missile or drone reflected not just a triumph of defensive technology, but a testament to sustained human effort: military personnel, civil protection units, and operation […]
RHF launches Beneficiary Satisfaction Index in collaboration with Derasat
RHF launches Beneficiary Satisfaction Index in collaboration with Derasat Manama, Jun. 30 (BNA): The Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), in collaboration with the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), has announced the launch of its Beneficiary Satisfaction Index as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance institutional performance, improve the quality of humanitarian […]
In Coordination with the GCC General Secretariat, Derasat and the American Foreign Policy Council Officially Launch the GCC–U.S. Think Tank Strategic Dialogue
In the presence and participation of H.E. Mr. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the GCC–U.S. Think Tank Strategic Dialogue was officially launched today. The initiative is jointly organized by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) and the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC), in coordination […]
