Deterrence and Impact on the current Iranian crisis
Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the use of deterrence as a strategy of crisis management with a focus on the Iran.
Saudi Arabia & public sector salaries
Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli discusses the impacts of increasing certain wages in noting that an increase in public sector salaries should be in a very narrow range, and should be applied in a carefully selected group of jobs….
Should Gulf countries ditch customs taxes?
Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli notes that Gulf countries should work toward eliminating customs taxes, switching exclusively to VAT. The primary benefit will be in opening markets for the Gulf countries’ new non-oil exports as they implement their economic visions…..
Derasat Digest – May 2019
In which direction is the crisis heading?
There are many analyses that attempt to categorize the current crisis between the United States and Iran – Dr. Ashraf Keshk explains the distinctions between levels of crisis and at how this is important when considering future scenarios.
Opinion Poll on Likelihood of War between Iran and America.
A new opinion poll addressed the public’s attitude to current tension between Iran and the United States suggesting they see it as unlikely…
Opinion Poll: Social Media in Bahrain
The survey helps identify chances for negative social media uses, aimed at spreading misleading or fake news, as well as news and intellectual materials that feed negative phenomena and trends, especially inducing sedition and sectarian strife…
DERASAT hosts Ramadan Ghabqa
DERASAT was pleased to host its annual Ramadan Ghabga, at the Wyndham Grand Hotel . This year’s Ghabga celebrated the contribution that writers and academics make to the development of society and a number of distinguished writers were honoured with presentations.
DERASAT Board of Trustees Chairman receives Public Security Chief
DERASAT Chairman welcomed Public Security Chief, Major General Taraq bin Hassan Al Hassan to DERASAT.
Energy Security: International and Gulf Responsibilities
Securing oil supplies is one of the most important objectives of national security strategies of Western countries. Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the security threats to global oil supplies and the implications for joint responsibilities.
