Economics 101: Why Do Productive People Hate Meetings So Much?
Robin Hanson, an economics professor at George Mason University, has recently co-written a book The Elephant in the Brain that helps explain the persistence of seemingly useless meetings, and many other puzzling phenomena.
Economics 101: Is Energy-efficient Housing a Waste of Money?
The fact that they can generate financial savings means households and organisations are often willing to implement energy-efficient modifications to their construction projects independent of any broader environmental benefits.
Global Military Spending: International and Regional Implications
Despite being a regular annual report aimed at monitoring global military spending indicators, this year’s report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has included significant figures.
Derasat: A New Vision
Ashraf Abdulla Jabarra participated in the recent Sustainable Development Goals workshop and comments on increased Derasat activities as a leading Think-Tank in the Kingdom.
Economics 101: How Should Arabian Gulf Countries Regulate Privatised Industries?
If the regulator forces prices too low, the company might not be able to cover its costs. If it is too lax, consumers will be harmed.
Promoting Research & Development Methods in the Arab World
Various Arab governments are trying to transform their economy into a “knowledge economy”, with business activities based on innovation and technological development. Different economies have managed to make this transition in the past, such as…
We Need More South-south Cooperation on the Study of Counterterrorism
In 2016, the top ten countries that experienced terrorist attacks were (in descending order): Iraq, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Nigeria, Turkey, Yemen, Syria, and Somalia.
NATO’s Role in Combating Terrorism: What Lessons Learned?
NATO, founded in 1949, is essentially a defensive organization. However, global and regional transformations, especially since the end of the Cold War in 1990 to date, have created new security threats; in the forefront, the terrorism expressed in the events of September 11, 2001, which was…
Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals
PLANS for sustainable cities in Bahrain form the basis of a report that will be presented to the United Nations in July. It outlines plans for clean water sanitation, renewable energy and responsible consumption and production. Bahrain is voluntarily…
Opening speech Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the “Derasat” consultation workshop with academics and those interested in sustainable development in the Kingdom of Bahrain
In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful Dear guests, May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon you It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the University of Bahrain, an edifice of science and knowledge, and the habitat of the scientific and intellectual movement. I would like […]
