Lecture in Brussels Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Reviews the Situation in the Gulf Region and the Bahrain Model of Reform and Sustainable Development
The Brussels-based Royal Institute for International Relations hosted at its headquarters His Excellency Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), who gave a lecture entitled “Regional Developments in the Gulf Region” in the presence of a number of heads of strategic studies centers, ambassadors, specialists and the media.
Reviewing Bahrain as a Model of Reform & Sustainable Development
The Brussels-based Royal Institute for International Relations hosted at its headquarters His Excellency Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the…
Marrakesh Security Forum Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Derasat Center Reviews Security Challenges in the Gulf Region
According to His Excellency Dr. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), Iran’s scheme for domination and expansion, the destructive role of Qatar and its interference in the internal affairs of other countries, the rising tide of terrorism including cyber terrorism, the threats to international marine traffic and energy supplies and the possible undesirable side effects of economic modernization plans are the key security challenges facing the Gulf region as a strategically important part of the Middle East and the world.
According to the latest rating of research centers, “Derasat” ranks among the top five research centers in the Arab world
The Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) was ranked among the top five research centers in the Arab world in 2017, according to the latest rating by the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR).
Derasat one of top five research centers in the Arab world
The Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) was ranked among the top five research centers in the Arab world in 2017, according to the latest rating by…
Inaugural Derasat Forum: Qatar: Patron of Anarchy and Crisis in the Middle East
The inaugural “Derasat Forum” entitled, “Qatar: Patron of Anarchy and Crisis in the Middle East” discussed Qatari threats to the Kingdom of Bahrain over the years, Qatari involvement in regional destabilization and future scenarios.
Derasat Journal 2017 – Issue 2

Derasat Journal 2/2017 focuses on a number of topics related to Gulf regional security in the light of current developments and Gulf-American relations.
UN Meeting: International Committee of Experts on Indicators of Sustainable Development Goals 2030
The two-day meeting of the experts on indicators of sustainable development goals was inaugurated on Monday in the Kingdom of Bahrain on the sidelines of the sixth meeting of the International Committee of Experts on Indicators of Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and…
Polish Institute for International Affairs
His Excellency, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain Center for Strategic and International Studies and Energy, met during his visit to the Polish capital, Warsaw, Dr. Saumir Dabsky, Director of the Polish Institute for…