The second volume of Derasat’s Journal 2019 (Volume 11) includes a discussion in the foreword by Derasat’s Chairman on ‘Bahrain and the Security of Marine Corridors’, and includes studies on the Gulf States, naval security, and the threats emanating from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps that challenge Gulf states and regional security.

The second in our Expert’s Bulletin webinar series was held on Thursday 21st May, 2020, with Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, who discussed the dilemma for policymakers when balancing decisions between economic survival and public health.

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.