The Evolution of Printed Encyclopedias from the 18th Century to the Modern Era (1-2)
In the previous article titled Pliny the Elder… and the Pearl Route, the early efforts to compile various branches of science and knowledge into a single book were explored. This endeavor was persistently pursued by the Roman writer Pliny the Elder in his work, Natural History. This article, divided into two parts, will discuss the […]
Derasat Explores Joint Research Initiatives with Singapore
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat) hosted a discussion session at its headquarters in Awali, bringing together H.E. Dr. Mohamed Maliki Bin Osman, Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Education and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office of the Republic of Singapore, and H.E. Mr. S. Premjith, Ambassador of the Republic […]
European Security: Global Challenges and Regional Implications
There is no doubt that the war in Ukraine, which will enter its third year on February 24, 2025, has unequivocally confirmed that Europe suffers from clear security vulnerabilities. What I mean here is the collective security of a group of nations and the ability of that security framework to achieve deterrence—a concept that simply […]
Fintech and Innovation Towards the Future
The world is rapidly moving toward digitization across various economic sectors, with the financial sector at the forefront of these transformations. The Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the leading countries in the region in adopting fintech, successfully creating an innovation-friendly environment and attracting investments in this sector. According to local reports, the number of […]
NATO’s Strategy for Employing Artificial Intelligence in Defense
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most important indicators of a nation’s military strength, given the massive and rapid advancements in this field. This study, “NATO’s Strategy for Employing Artificial Intelligence in Defense,” prepared by Dr. Chloe Berger, an Assistant Professor at the National Defense College in the United Arab Emirates, analyzes NATO’s […]
Lecture on the History of Printed Encyclopedias at Derasat Center
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) conducted a lecture titled “An Overview of Printed Encyclopedias” as part of its “Think Talk” series on Wednesday, 5 February 2025. The event was presented by Dr. Hamad Ebrahim Al-Abdulla, Derasat’s Executive Director, and attracted a diverse audience comprising representatives from Derasat’s partner organizations and […]
An Overview of Printed Encyclopedias
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) hosted, as part of its “Think Talk” series, the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) organized a Think Talk titled “An Overview of Printed Encyclopedias”, presented by Dr. Hamad Ebrahim Al- Abdulla, Executive Director of Derasat.
Transformations in the Middle East: What Impact on Regional Security?
The transformations in the Middle East region attract significant attention from research centers, both within the region and globally, based on the reality that traditional boundaries between different security levels have diminished. Examples of emerging concerns include maritime security threats, climate change, energy transitions, food and water security, and health security. In response to these […]
Gulf-Indian Relations in a Dialogue in Kochi
Amid the current regional security threats and global transformations, dialogues between nations gain significance as they aim to shed light on the partnerships achieved among countries and the prominent challenges they face. Hence, the importance of the dialogue organized by the Public Policy Research Center in India, in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of External […]
Hydrogen Horizons: Navigating the Geopolitics of Renewables
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) hosted, as part of its “Think Talk” series, the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) organized a lecture titled “Hydrogen Horizons: Navigating the Geopolitics of Renewables”. The event was held at Derasat’s headquarters in Awali on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, and featured […]
