Is America Still a Military Superpower?
And with various proposals floating around the corridors of power, great conservative think tank studies breaking down U.S. defense needs along with a spirited debate concerning the size of various armed forces like the navy, the conversation has certainly been flowing. And so it should, considering the times we live in.
How International Divisions Contributed to Syria’s War Without End
No one knows how Syria’s war will end. Four years of violence, destruction and instability have had a terrible impact on millions of its people, on the country and the wider Middle East. But it is already clear that international divisions over the greatest crisis of the 21st century have contributed to its severity and longevity.
International Youth Conference Kicks Off
The seventh edition of the International Youth Conference kicked off today under the patronage of Personal Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Saudi King Salman Unveils Policy Agenda
King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia unveiled on Tuesday his domestic and foreign policy agenda, vowing to work towards “balanced and comprehensive development ” and defend Arab and Islamic issues. “Your country-all thanks to Allah- has steadily been traveling the path of growth and development, holding fast to the principles of its…
Deputy PM Receives Derasat’s Chairman
Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received the Bahrain Strategic, International and Energy Studies Centre (DERASAT)’s newly-appointed Chairman, Major-General Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Fadhala. His Highness congratulated General Al-Fadhala on the Royal trust, citing the Cenre’s role as Bahrain’s leading research institution that…
King Receives US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received at Al-Safriya Palace Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, and the accompanying delegation, marking their visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.HM the King welcomed Gen. Dempsey and hailed deep-rooted historic relations bonding the two friendly countries, stressing steadily-growing cooperation in all fields.
New Bahrain-Cyprus Links
His Majesty King Hamad yesterday ordered the appointment of a non-resident ambassador to Cyprus – to explore new prospects of co-operation and develop cultural, tourism, economic and trade relations. This came as he held talks with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades in the presence of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
Potential Strategic Cooperation Between Pivotal States in West Asia in Light of Current Changes
The current world equilibrium is undergoing profound and historical changes that could lead to unexpected outcomes in the strategic international balance of powers. This is obvious in the economic structural problems facing the United States and Europe and their impact on foreign policy, as in the case of the United States changing its defense policy over the next ten years.
Regional and International Strategy for Arabian Gulf Security: A Perspective on the Driving Forces of Strategic Conflict and the Local Response
The Gulf countries face various economic challenges, the most important of which is the lack of economic diversification in general – and in government revenues in particular – in addition to an unsustainable path of government expenditure.
Bahrain Concise Quarterly Economic Report: Q1 2015
A quarterly publication that provides an overview of the current state of the Bahraini economy and analyzes it. In the “Policy Focus” section, the report analyzes an important current issue faced by policymakers and provides recommendations.
