The GCC Unified Military Command Headquarters Agreement – Strategic Vision
Following the signing of the GCC Unified Military Headquarters Agreement on 22nd December, 2019 in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the importance of this agreement, likely impacts and challenges.
The Atlantic Dialogues 2019
The recent 8th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues organised by the Policy Center for the New South in Morocco was held under the theme, ‘The South in times of turmoil’. Dr. Ashraf recaps the main topics discussed during the 3-day event and looks at the challenges and diversity of viewpoints.
Blockchain Report published on the MEI Website

A timely report on Blockchain by Derasat analyst, Dr. Fatima AlSubaei, has now been published by the Cyber Program at the Middle East Institute, USA. The report is available in both Arabic and English at the below link……….
Celebrating a Decade at Derasat: from vision to reality
Under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court, Derasat celebrated its tenth anniversary on December 14th, held under the theme “from vision to reality”.
American Jewish Committee visits Derasat
On a recent visit to Derasat, a delegation from the American Jewish Committee was briefed on the Center’s activities and mutual interests discussed.
American Jewish Committee visits Derasat
Board of Trustees reviews Derasat Activities
The Board of Trustees for Derasat recently met to review the last quarter’s activities and to discuss future plans.
Board of Trustees Reviews Activities at Derasat
The Quarterly Board of Trustees meeting reviewed activities and research carried out over the last 3 months. This press release is in Arabic only.
The Global Decline in Suicide Bombing Rates: Motivation, Causes and Arab Gulf Interest

The Global Decline in Suicide Bombing Rates: Motivation, Causes and Arab Gulf Interest Home / Research / Studies / The Global Decline in Suicide Bombing Rates: Motivation, Causes and Arab Gulf Interest. A research study on why global suicide bombing rates are decreasing, that examines the motivations for perpetrating these forms of attack and how […]
The Global Decline in Suicide Bombing Rates: Motivation, Causes and Arab Gulf Interest

A research study on why global suicide bombing rates are decreasing, that examines the motivations for perpetrating these forms of attack and how the Arab Gulf states stand to benefit from the decline.