An Egyptian-Saudi vision for security and cooperation in the region
On September 4, 2025, the Council of the League of Arab States—at the level of foreign ministers—adopted a resolution entitled “A Shared Vision for Security and Cooperation in the Region” at its 164th regular session at the League’s headquarters in Cairo. This resolution is an Egyptian initiative and Saudi initiative that included seven basic points: […]
Visit of His Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, to Egypt and strategic steps towards enhancing trade exchange and economic integration
On September 2, 2025, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, visited the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he met with His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and senior Egyptian officials, within the framework of strengthening economic cooperation and integration between the two countries in various economic fields […]
Security guarantees for Ukraine and the future of European security
There is no doubt that the summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 18, 2025, was historic and carried many implications, including the manner and timing of the reception, suggesting that the content and course of conflicts remain governed by the balance of power between the […]
What Does the Partnership Between DERASAT and Alba Mean?
On 27 August 2025, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) and the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a partnership focused on advancing research and collaboration in the areas of energy, innovation, and sustainable development. This partnership goes beyond a formal agreement. It reflects a shared intention […]
The impact of the militarization of the Red Sea on international waterways
On August 19, 2025, the Israeli army spokesman announced the start of military exercises in the Red Sea. Although this is not the first time Israel has conducted such exercises, it has raised questions about regional security in that area in general, taking into account three things: First, there is still no integrated security system […]
The role of technology in promoting food security in the Kingdom of Bahrain: strategic steps and development initiatives
Food security is an existential element of national economies and is one of their strategic priorities. Despite international geopolitical and economic challenges that have increased food insecurity, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Security Report issued in 2024, the Kingdom of Bahrain has responded to these challenges wisely and effectively by launching […]
Commemoration of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990
August 2, 2025 marked the 35th anniversary of Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990. The details of that invasion may be familiar to many, as they have been recounted in numerous Arab and Western books and academic publications, but the strategic aspects of that war need to be further illuminated. Without delving into the reasons […]
How data centres could help the Gulf meet its climate targets
Data centres that power the Gulf region’s burgeoning cloud and AI systems are accounting for an ever-increasing proportion of electricity consumption. If managed well, this nominal increase in the need for power generation can be transformed into a tool for the greater use of renewable energy, helping the GCC countries to realise their ambitious climate goals. Saudi […]
Strategic partnership negotiations between the European Union and the Gulf countries
On July 18, 2025, the European Council granted a mandate to initiate bilateral negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with the aim of concluding comprehensive strategic partnership agreements. According to the official statement, this decision seeks to establish an “ambitious, modern, and effective” cooperation framework that enhances relations between both sides across multiple […]
“Derasat” organizes an intellectual dialogue on the future of nuclear energy in the Kingdom of Bahrain
As part of supporting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national strategies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat) organized a specialized intellectual dialogue this morning titled “Future Pathways for Nuclear Energy in the Kingdom of Bahrain.” The event gathered a distinguished group of experts and academics, […]
