Advancing Sustainable Development Awareness in Bahrain through Triangulation Approach
In recent years, there has been a plethora of programs on sustainable development due to the manifest necessity to safeguard various forms of resources for the future stakeholders and to provide a route for development and growth that is rooted on the premise of positive conservation…
Bahrain Concise Quarterly Economic Report: Q3 2015
A quarterly publication that provides an overview of the current state of the Bahraini economy and analyzes it. In the “Policy Focus” section, the report analyzes an important current issue faced by policymakers and provides recommendations.
Nuclear Iran: Will It Spur a Nuclear Arms Race in the Region?
Indubitably, the agreement on the Iranian nuclear program, which was signed between Iran and the P5+1 countries in Vienna on July 14, 2015, did not end the controversy over the former’s nuclear program.
The Effect of Falling Oil Prices on Chinese Energy Security
The Chinese economy is undergoing major reforms in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. These reforms aim to help the Chinese economy maintain its previous growth trends. Yet in a low oil price environment, some challenges arise with regards to China’s energy security.
Unified GCC Policy Urged to Counter Subversive Iranian Agenda
Blatant Iranian subversive policies targeting the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states were today on the agenda of a forum held by the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (DERASAT).
Spanish Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Lessons for Bahrain Reforms?
The hot climate of Bahrain, together with the rising rate of population growth, rapidly rising incomes and the dependence on the hydrocarbon sector, have caused energy consumption to rise sharply over the past couple of decades. According to the Bahrain Central Informatics Organization…
Derasat Announces Forum on Iranian Interference
A forum spotlighting Iranian subversive policies will be held on Wednesday (Aug.12) at 10:00 AM at the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International Energy Studies (DERASAT) headquarters in Awali.
The Greek Debt Crisis: a Primer for GCC Observers
The Greek debt crisis has been a staple of world news since 2009; everywhere you look is another headline shedding light on the crisis or announcing another twist in the seemingly never ending saga.
Russian Supply of S-300 Missiles to Iran: Russian and GCC Perspectives
In May 2015, the Russian government removed political and legal barriers to the sale of the S-300 missile system to Iran, paving the way for a commercial agreement and subsequent delivery.
Economic Integration in the Gulf Cooperation Council: Lessons From the EU
Beyond posing an existential threat to the European project, the Greek debt crisis has turned into a public-relations disaster for the process of European integration.
