A research paper on the prevailing trends in the US economy at the end of 2019, and the likelihood of the economy entering a recession; and in that case, what the impact will be on the Gulf economy.
Publications
Following the US-led maritime security meeting hosted by Bahrain last week, Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers Bahrain’s role in the coalition and in broader maritime alliances.
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) recently published volume 10 of its refereed, semi-annual eponymous journal ‘Derasat’, containing analyses highlighting the most important Gulf-related, regional, and global issues.
The importance of national security of all Gulf States as a means to achieve regional power balance is explored in this article by Dr Ashraf Keshk.
The importance of planning for potential security crises in the region is important so that situations can be detected early and to ensure a rapid response. Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the strategic value of crisis management planning and of the need to prepare for eventualities ahead of time.
In a recent newspaper article, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses Bahrain’s latest move to join the US-led Alliance to protect Maritime Corridors in the region and looks at the likely activities and impacts of the Gulf States role in the alliance.
Coinciding with summer, and the effect of heat on the consumption of electricity and water, and in support of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA)’s conservation efforts, came the idea of surveying malpractices in usage patterns and measuring societal awareness to maintain a reasonable use of utilities.
In a recent interview with Al Watan, Ghada Abdulla explains why Bahrain will be resilient in face of any potential global recession.
‘Women in Information Technology (IT)’ is the subject of a recent study by Dr. Fatima Alsebaie that sheds light on how women are represented in the field of IT in Bahrain, and which looks at factors that may be preventing an equal representation.
Following the recent attacks on Saudi oil installations, is there a role for NATO? Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into the policies framing how NATO might get involved in regional crises.