Has the Iran War Increased the Global Appetite for a Green Transition?
Six months after the outbreak of the Iran war, the world’s major oil companies have reported record profits. Supply disruptions and surging global energy prices following the conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have delivered a windfall: in the second quarter of 2026, ExxonMobil reported earnings of $14.53 billion, Chevron $12.07 billion, […]
Derasat Center presents Research Paper at Gulf Research Meeting, University of Cambridge
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), represented by researcher Rawana Al Dajani, presented a research paper at the 16th Gulf Research Meeting (GRM), held at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and organized by the Gulf Research Center. Titled “To What Extent Do AI-Enabled Smart City Applications Contribute to […]
Derasat Center delivers Lecture on Scientific Research Tools at Youth City 2030
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) delivered a lecture titled “Scientific Research and Its Practical Tools” at Youth City 2030. The session was presented by researcher Tasneem Abdulla Isa as part of the HiPO Youth 2030 National Program for Youth Leadership Development, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in partnership […]
Wars End, but the Sea Remembers
In times of war, public attention naturally focuses on human casualties and the destruction inflicted upon cities and critical infrastructure. Yet beneath the surface of the sea lies an entire world that remains largely absent from camera lenses and news headlines. Political crises, no matter how severe, eventually come to an end. Treaties are signed, […]
The Strategic Partnership Between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the European Union: A Perspective on How Small States Leverage International Partnerships
A state’s ability to influence the international system is not always measured by its geographic size, population, or resources. International experience has demonstrated that small states, despite the constraints associated with limited territory and domestic capabilities, have been able to build influential roles through international institutions, balanced partnerships, and active diplomacy. The literature on international […]
A Quarter-Millennium of America, a Half-Century of Partnership: Mapping Bahraini–U.S. Relations on the 250th Anniversary of American Independence
The 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026 offers a fitting occasion to examine one of the most enduring and institutionally developed bilateral relationships the United States maintains in the Arabian Gulf region: its partnership with the Kingdom of Bahrain. Although formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1971, the foundations of […]
Iran’s Misuse of Military Technology: Crimes Against Humanity
Numerous debates have emerged in the wake of Iran’s attacks on the countries of the Arabian Gulf, spanning political, security, and economic dimensions. This article, however, seeks to shed light on another critical aspect of this issue: Iran’s misuse of military technology to threaten the security of neighboring states, and the mechanisms through which it […]
Redraws the future of the oil industry National Study: Bapco Modernization Project places Bahrain at the forefront of countries shaping the future of clean energy in the region
A scientific study conducted by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), titled Advancing Bahrain’s Energy Sector: Insights into the BAPCO Modernisation Programme (BMP), confirms that the BAPCO Modernisation Programme represents a major milestone in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s industrial transformation journey. It embodies the wise leadership’s vision of building a modern […]
Regional and International Partnership to Strengthen Yemen’s Maritime Capabilities
An analysis of maritime security threats in the region over recent decades reveals that these challenges largely stem from one primary cause: the intensification of regional conflicts. Such conflicts have often undermined the ability of naval forces in certain states to fulfill their responsibilities in safeguarding coastlines and countering maritime security threats. Yemen provides a […]
Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council Meeting: Strategic Vision and Practical Initiatives
The fourth meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, convened in Manama on December 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister […]
