A seminar organized by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), titled ‘A Dialog between Arabian Gulf Think Tanks and their Partners with NATO’, concluded its proceedings on Thursday 11 May 2023 at the Gulf Hotel, with a notable participation from representatives of GCC and international centers for studies and research, coinciding with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) Policy Advisory Group Meeting.

Agriculture plays a crucial role in the global economy. The pressure on the agricultural system continues as the population continues to grow, and many economic and geopolitical factors play a role in influencing the supply and demand of basic agricultural products that would be important for the sustainability of human civilization.

What are the implications of this accession at the height of the Ukrainian war? In other words, will this step have an impact on any possible settlement of the Ukrainian crisis?

The mere commitment of countries to zero carbon neutrality carries with it a national motivation and vision to make policies and investments geared towards fighting climate change. This contributes to increasing confidence in national markets, as such trends reassure investors that the state will be a supporter and a key partner in environmentally friendly investments and initiatives, thus creating a real partnership between government institutions and the private sector.