Derasat Journal 2019 – Issue 1

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.
Gulf States Security Important to Regional Power Balance
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.
Derasat Journal 2019 published
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.
LNG: Powering Progress
This Think Talk highlighted the LNG sector from a local and international perspective, discussing the latest developments and the role LNG plays in the global energy mix and future prospects.
Women Working in IT in Bahrain
In a recent interview on Bahrain TV, Dr. Fatima Al Subaie discusses the opportunities and challenges facing women who are working or are thinking about working in the IT sector in Bahrain.
Planning for Crisis
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.
A Strategic Vision for Maritime Security in the Gulf States
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.
Derasat Digest – September 2019
The Rt Hon Lord Robertson visits Derasat
The Rt Hon Lord Robertson met with Mr. Katadeh Zaman, Executive Director of Derasat to discuss areas of mutual interest
Innovation Initiatives in Finland
Visit to the United Nations Technological Innovation Laboratory and Demos Helsinki Research Center in Finland